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      The words of Prophet Muhammad today

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain how the Qur'an and Hadith influence Muslims today.

      Key learning points

      1. After Prophet Muhammad died, his revelations were gathered together into the Qur'an.
      2. Other sayings and deeds were collected in the Hadith which inspires Muslims today.
      3. The Qur’an and Hadith are used in Muslim life to inform their practice.
      4. We can better understand Muslim worldviews by examining how Prophet’s words are interpreted by different Muslims.

      Keywords

      • Qur'an - sacred book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Jibr'il

      • Hadith - collection of traditions containing sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad

      • Interpretation - when you understand or explain something in your own way

      • Guidance - advice or direction that helps make the right choices or find the best way to do something

      Common misconception

      The Qur'an was authored by the Prophet Muhammad.

      Most Muslims believe that the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad and is the word of God (Allah). The Hadith contain sayings of Muhammad collected by his companions.

      Teacher tip

      Provide real life examples of how Muslims use the Qur'an and Hadith in their daily lives. You might like to invite a guest speaker, a local Muslim community member to share their perspective on how the Qur'an and Hadith influence their life.

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      5 Questions

      Q1.
      What did the people of Arabia believe at the time of Prophet Muhammad?

      that there was no God
      Correct answer: that there were many gods
      there was one God

      Q2.
      Prophet Muhammad was ...

      the first Prophet of Islam
      Correct answer: the final Prophet of Islam
      not a prophet in Islam

      Q3.
      What cave would Prophet Muhammad go to where he received his first revelation?

      Cave Arafat
      Correct answer: Cave Hira
      Mount Jerusalem
      Mount Makkah

      Q4.
      What story did the Prophet Muhammad use to teach that caring for the poor was an important responsibility?

      Correct answer: the story of The Hungry Stranger
      the Parable of The Sheep and the Goats
      the story of The Crying Camel

      Q5.
      What do Muslims call their daily prayer?

      shahadah
      zakat
      Correct answer: salat

      5 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the keywords to the correct definition.

      Correct Answer:Qur'an,sacred book of Islam, believed to be the word of God
      Correct Answer:Hadith,collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad
      Correct Answer:interpretation,when you understand or explain something in your own way
      Correct Answer:guidance,advice that helps make the right choices

      Q2.
      Which of these statements are true?

      The Qur'an was authored by the Prophet Muhammad.
      Correct answer: Most Muslims believe that the Qur'an is the word of God (Allah).
      Correct answer: The Hadith contain sayings of Muhammad collected by his companions.

      Q3.
      What does the Qur’an help Muslims do?

      become extremely rich
      Correct answer: guides them to become better people
      tells them to follow the Bible

      Q4.
      What are the missing words from this quote from the Hadith? “The best among you are those who have the best __________ and __________.”

      friends and family
      houses and cars
      Correct answer: manners and character

      Q5.
      What was one thing taught in the Qur’an that people might have different interpretations of?

      Correct answer: the meaning of kindness
      whether to be kind
      whether everyone has to be kind

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