Recitation in Islam
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how human voices are used in Islam.
Key learning points
- The Qur’an is an oral text with rhythm and cadence.
- Some Muslims will try to learn to recite the whole Qur’an. There are competitions in Qur’an recitation.
- The call to prayer is often chanted in many mosques.
- We can better understand Muslim responses to recitation by talking to different Muslims.
Keywords
Qur'an - Muslim holy book
Recite - say aloud from memory
Melody - rise and fall of the voice
Muezzin - a man who calls Muslims to prayer from the minaret of a mosque
Cadence - rhythm and quality of the voice
Common misconception
There are no musical sounds in Islamic ritual.
Recitation of the Qur’an and the call to prayer have cadence, melody and rhythm.
Teacher tip
Listen to versions of the call to prayer and discuss how the muezzin creates musical sounds. Watch and listen to Qu'ran recitation online - or invite someone from the Muslim community to the class to demontrate recitation. Pupils could try to learn and recite any short poem to see how this feels.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is 'Waheguru'?
Q2.Sikhs often use to connect spiritually with Waheguru.
Q3.What is the name for Sikh devotional singing?
Q4.Where do Sikhs use music in worship?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its meaning.
to say aloud from memory
rise and fall of the voice
a man who calls Muslims to prayer from the minaret of a mosque
rhythm and quality of the voice
Q2.What quality of the Qur’an makes it especially powerful when recited?
Q3.What is the call to prayer in Islam called?
Q4.Why is rhythm important in Islamic recitation?
Q5.Qur’an recitation and the Adhan are often full of rhythm, melody and ...
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