The Night of Power
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the Night of Power is and how it is celebrated by Muslims today.
Key learning points
- The Night of Power is celebrated during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
- The Night of Power is also known as Layat al Qadr.
- Many Muslims choose to read the Qur'an through the last ten nights of Ramadan.
- Many Muslims believe good deeds completed on the Night of Power will give greater rewards.
- There is a diversity in how Muslims may celebrate the Night of Power.
Keywords
Deeds - the actions that somebody does; they can be good or bad
Night of Power - also known as 'Laylat al Qadr'; the night that the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira
Ramadan - the month in which the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad; the month when Muslims take part in an obligatory fast.
Common misconception
The Night of Power is on a set date during Ramadan.
The precise 'night' is not known, but is believed to be during the last ten dates of the month of Ramadan.
Teacher tip
Students could create a revision mindmap showing key events, sources of authority and ways that Ramadan, the first revelations of the Qur'an and the Night of Power are celebrated.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Obligatory fasting in Islam during Ramadan is called .
Q2.What important event happened during Ramadan?
Q3.The Prophet received the first revelation of the Qur’an.
Q4.During Ramadan, when do Muslims fast?
Q5.How might sawm impact a Muslim’s life?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each word to its correct meaning:
the actions that somebody does; they can be good or bad
the month when Muslims take part in obligatory fasting
when the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad
Q2.The Night of Power is also called 'Laylat al '.
Q3.When is the Night of Power observed?
Q4.Where was Muhammad when the first revelation came to him?
Q5.Shi’a Muslims believe that Laylat al Qadr may fall on the 21st, 23rd, or night of Ramadan.
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