Year 8

Sawm

In this lesson, we will be looking at the pillar of Sawm, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and a fascinating practice by Muslims globally. Once you have learnt about it you will probably be thinking, 'how do they do that?' This lesson will look at the purpose of fasting, what it looks like in practice, and how it links to Ramadan. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Corpus Quran' using the Sahih International translation.

Year 8

Sawm

In this lesson, we will be looking at the pillar of Sawm, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and a fascinating practice by Muslims globally. Once you have learnt about it you will probably be thinking, 'how do they do that?' This lesson will look at the purpose of fasting, what it looks like in practice, and how it links to Ramadan. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Corpus Quran' using the Sahih International translation.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The purpose of fasting within Islam.
  2. How this looks in practice.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What percentage is Zakah?
1.5%
Correct answer: 2.5%
3.5%
4.5%
Q2.
Zakah is taken from....
only your shares and stocks
your current account
your parents
Correct answer: your savings
Q3.
Zakah is given so Muslims feel good
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
When do many Muslims choose to give Zakat?
Correct answer: Month of Ramadan
New Year
None of the above
Their birthday
Q5.
Who receives Zakah
Correct answer: All of the above and more!
The new Muslim
The poor and needy
The stranded traveller

5 Questions

Q1.
In what month is Sawm practiced?
al-Hijjah
Muharram
Rajab
Correct answer: Ramadan
Q2.
How long do Muslims abstain from food and drink?
None of the above
Correct answer: Sunrise to sunset
Sunset to 4pm
Sunset to midday
Q3.
Sawm...
Correct answer: All of the above
develops Taqwa
is an act of worship
reminds Muslims to be thankful for what they have
Q4.
Children are obliged to fast
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Finish off the quote... "“O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may ....
abstain to develop spiritualness
be forgiven for sins of 1000 months
be rewarded by your Lord
Correct answer: develop God-consciousness