Muhammad: the Seal of the Prophets
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the significance of Muhammad as the Seal of the Prophets in Islam.
Key learning points
- The Prophet Muhammad does not appear in Jewish and Christian scriptures.
- Muhammad received the Qur'an, which Muslims believe is the perfect word of God.
- Muslims regard Muhammad as the final and most important prophet.
- Muslims may use different honorific titles for other prophets.
Keywords
Honorific - a title given to show respect
Revelation - a message or information passed on by a supernatural being
Risalah - the various ways Allah communicates with humans including prophethood
Common misconception
Pupils might think that Muhammad communicated directly with Allah.
Muslims believe that Muhammad was given the revelation of the Qur'an via an angel.
Teacher tip
You might like to show video clips that bring to life Arabia at the time of Muhammad. Pupils might benefit from understanding the historical context. Draw out the fact that the Ka'ba existed before Muhammad. Muslims believe it was built by Abraham but had become a site of idol worship.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which prophet links Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
Q2.Who was the first prophet in Islam?
Q3.Which son was Abraham willing to sacrifice in the Jewish and Christian story?
Q4.Which prophet spoke directly to God?
Q5.The story of which prophet demonstrates God’s mercy and forgiveness?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
a title given to show respect
a message or information passed on by a supernatural being
the various ways Allah communicates with humans including prophethood
Q2.Why did Khadijah marry Muhammad?
Q3.Which of the following statements is correct?
Q4.What word is missing from the following quote from the Qur’an? " in the name of your Lord who created (everything)".
Q5.What do Muslims say after saying Muhammad's name?
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