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Diversity in the Muslim community today

I can describe the different Muslim communities in the UK and how migration and history have shaped them.

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Diversity in the Muslim community today

I can describe the different Muslim communities in the UK and how migration and history have shaped them.

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Key learning points

  1. The Muslim population in Britain comes from a wide range of backgrounds.
  2. The majority of UK Muslims are Sunni with the minority Shi’a.
  3. Some areas of the UK have distinct Muslim communities linked to migration and history.
  4. Some Muslims may choose to live near a local community with a mosque and local shops.

Keywords

  • Sunni - Muslims who observe the Sunnah, referring to the traditions and practices of Prophet Muhammad

  • Shi'a - Muslims who honour the family of the Prophet Muhammad, particularly his cousin Imam Ali

  • Halal - what is lawful according to the Qur’an to eat or drink

  • Community - a group of people who have things in common; a community can be a neighbourhood, a city or join people around the world

Common misconception

Muslims are all the same.

The Muslim community is highly diverse.


To help you plan your year 5 religious education lesson on: Diversity in the Muslim community today, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

You could invite guest speakers from different Muslim communities to speak about their faith and traditions. Investigate your local Muslim data and compare this to the UK - are you similar or different?
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5 Questions

Q1.
Muslims have lived in the UK for many of years.
Correct Answer: hundreds, 100s
Q2.
When did the first Muslims probably arrive in the UK?
in the 1900s
Correct answer: in the 1500s
in the 1800s
Q3.
What was the first mosque in the UK?
Correct answer: Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking
Birmingham Central Mosque
London Islamic Centre
Q4.
Why did many Muslims move to the UK after the Second World War?
for holidays
to go to school
Correct answer: to help rebuild the country
Q5.
What is the second largest religion in the UK?
Christianity
Correct answer: Islam
Hinduism

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5 Questions

Q1.
Most Muslims in the UK are Muslims.
Correct Answer: Sunni, sunni
Q2.
Why do some Muslims choose to live near each other?
to play sports
Correct answer: to feel part of a Muslim community
to travel less
Q3.
Which item might you find in a halal shop?
bread with ham
chocolate with wine
Correct answer: chicken prepared the Muslim way
Q4.
Where do most Muslims live in the UK?
on small farms
near mountains
Correct answer: in cities like London and Birmingham
Q5.
What does it mean when Muslims have different traditions?
they don’t speak to each other
Correct answer: they are diverse; they come from different places or cultures
they eat only one kind of food