Year 8
What is Halal?
In this lesson, we will be looking at what Halal is and what the dietary needs for Muslims are, including Muslim views on the use and treatment of animals.
Year 8
What is Halal?
In this lesson, we will be looking at what Halal is and what the dietary needs for Muslims are, including Muslim views on the use and treatment of animals.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The approach in Islam to the use of animals.
- What is the halal slaughter?
- Muslim dietary needs.
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 month is the Day of Ashura in?
Dhul ul-Hajj
Ramadan
Shawwal
Q2.
Who killed Husayn and his followers?
Hasan
Muawiyah
Muawiyah II
Q3.
Where was the battle?
Baghdad
Basra
Kufu
Q4.
How do Shi'a Muslims remember this event?
pilgrimage to Karbala
public mourning
reenactment of the battle through stories
sermons of justice, equality and supporting others
Q5.
How do Sunni Muslims remember Ashura?
Go the mosque
None of the above
They don't!
5 Questions
Q1.
What does Halal mean?
Acceptable
Chosen
Unlawful
Q2.
What animal is haram to eat?
Chickens
Cows
Crabs
Q3.
What consists of the Halal slaughter?
A sharp knife so it is quick
Bismillah prayer
Draining of the blood
Q4.
Who are the Ahl Al-Kitab
People of God
People of the Lord
People of the Past
Q5.
In Islam, animals have souls
True