Role and importace of Muhammad
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the role and importance of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam.
Key learning points
- The final prophet in Islam was the Prophet Muhammad.
- The Prophet Muhammad is given the title the Seal of the Prophets.
- The Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
- Prophet Muhammad was a perfect example of how to be a Muslim and this can be known through collections of Hadith.
Keywords
Hadith - accounts of what the Prophet Muhammad did and said
Jibril - angel who delivered revelations to the Prophet Muhammad
Seal of the Prophets - title given to the Prophet Muhammad as the final prophet of Islam
Sunnah - teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad
Messenger - a prophet given a scripture in Islam
Common misconception
That Prophet Muhammad wrote the words of the Qur'an down once it was revealed to him.
The Prophet Muhammad recited, or said aloud, the words of the Qur'an but this was written down by those who had memorised the revelations.
Teacher tip
To understand the Hadith as a source of authority within Islam further, students can investigate how chains of Hadith were recorded and collated, and the way that different Hadith may be seen as more trustworthy than others.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its correct description.
Q2.Which of the following Islamic practices is linked to Ibrahim?
Q3.Why do Muslims walk between the hills of Safa and Marwa during Hajj?
Q4.What is the significance of the Ka’aba in Islam?
Q5.What did Ibrahim do when he was thrown into the fire?
Q6.What does the story of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son teach Muslims?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the title ‘Seal of the Prophets’ mean?
Q2.How was the Qur’an first recorded?
Q3.What is the importance of Hadith in Islam?
Q4.Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation on the Night of , when Angel Jibril instructed him to recite.
Q5.Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad was given the title of the Prophets, meaning that no prophets will come after him.
Q6.The Prophet Muhammad’s teachings and actions are known as the , which Muslims follow as a guide for their daily lives.
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