Contrasting worship in Islam and Christianity
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how Christian and Muslim worship contrasts.
Key learning points
- Christianity is known as the main religious tradition of Great Britain.
- Worship within Islam can be contrasted with worship within Christianity.
- Salah can be contrasted with forms of Christian prayer.
- Jummah prayer can be contrasted with Christian worship services.
Keywords
Devotional - personal acts of love, prayer and praise to God/Jesus
Jummah - Friday prayers in the mosque, where a sermon (khutbah) is heard
Salah - prayer; one of the Five Pillars/Ten Obligatory Acts
Sunday - Christians celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead on this day
Wudu - ritual washing, or ablution, before praying and/or touching the Qur'an
Common misconception
Christian worship only happens in a church and Muslims can only pray in a mosque.
Christians and Muslims can pray and worship at home and in other places as well as in congregational, communal services.
Teacher tip
Students can create a table showing the main differences between Christian and Muslim worship.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.How many daily prayers are required in Islam?
Q2.Muslims may pray ...
Q3.There are some differences in prayer practices between Sunni and Muslims.
Q4.Under what conditions may Sunni Muslims combine prayers?
Q5.The Friday congregational prayer held at the mosque is called .
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each term to its meaning.
personal acts of love, prayer and praise to God/Jesus
Friday prayers in the mosque, where a sermon (khutbah) is heard
ritual washing, or ablution, before praying
Q2.Which of the following is an example of private worship in both Christianity and Islam?
Q3.Why do Christians worship on Sunday?
Q4.Which type of worship has set words and actions for Muslims?
Q5.Both Christians and Muslims believe that worship can happen in the as well as in a place of worship.
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