Prophet Muhammad and care for the world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how Prophet Muhammad cared for the world and how this influences Muslims to live better.
Key learning points
- The Prophet Muhammad was concerned with practical matters, not just spiritual matters.
- The Prophet Muhammad had deep compassion for animals and the natural world.
- Both Sunni and Shi’a traditions emphasise the care for animals and the environment through Hadiths and Qur'anic verses.
Keywords
Conduct - behaviour
Inspired - enthused and stimulated to create new ideas
Sunni - Muslims who observe the Sunnah, referring to the traditions and practices of Prophet Muhammad
Shi'a - Muslims who believe in the Imam Ali and the Imams as the only rightful successors of the Prophet Muhammad
Common misconception
The Prophet Muhammad was only concerned with spiritual matters.
The Prophet Muhammad taught about caring for the world and other people. These teachings and examples are followed by millions of Muslims today.
Teacher tip
Invite a representative from a Muslim organisation to share their experiences and how their beliefs influence their actions. Provide pupils with different scenarios related to community work, including animal welfare. Pupils can then discuss the different scenarios and share their thoughts.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The Prophet Muhammad was born in which city?
Q2.What lesson might Muslims learn from the story of Muhammad standing up as a Jewish funeral procession passed by?
Q3.The majority of people in Makkah at the time practised ...
Q4.Many Muslims regard the life of the Prophet Muhammad as a to follow.
Q5.The are the collections of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The story of the Prophet and the Tree is found in the ...
Q2.How might Muslims interpret the story of the Prophet and the Tree?
Q3.Complete this quote from a Hadith: “Whoever is __________ to the creatures of Allah (God), he is __________ to himself.”
Q4.Which of these statements is accurate?
Q5.When we interpret sacred texts like the Hadith, we are using the tools of the field of ...
Q6.Muslims who follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and are also devoted to the Imam Ali are known as Muslims.
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