Choose exam board for KS4 Computer Science (GCSE)
Choose exam board for KS4 English
Choose exam board for KS4 French
Choose exam board for KS4 Geography
Choose exam board for KS4 German
Choose exam board for KS4 History
Choose tier for KS4 Maths
Choose exam board for KS4 Music
Choose exam board for KS4 Physical education (GCSE)
Choose exam board for KS4 Religious education (GCSE)
Choose exam board for KS4 Spanish

      Muhammad as the seal of the Prophets

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain the role and importance of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam.

      Key learning points

      1. All of the prophets in Islam had a message of the oneness of Allah
      2. The Prophet Muhammad is given the title the Seal of the Prophets.
      3. The Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
      4. 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.

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

      Loading...

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      The Prophet was the first human and prophet in Islam.

      Correct Answer: Adam, adam

      Q2.
      Muslims believe that was an important prophet who refused to worship idols and rebuilt the Ka’aba.

      Correct Answer: Ibrahim, ibrahim

      Q3.
      How does the Muslim belief about Isa differ from Christianity?

      Muslims believe Isa was the son of God.
      Muslims do not believe Isa ever existed.
      Correct answer: Muslims believe Isa was a prophet, not divine.

      Q4.
      What did Allah command the angels and Satan to do when Adam was created?

      Correct answer: Bow down to Adam.
      Test Adam’s faith.
      Ignore Adam.

      Q5.
      What will Isa do in the Last Days, according to Islam?

      Destroy the Ka’aba.
      Correct answer: Defeat the false Messiah and bring peace.
      Declare himself the son of God.

      Q6.
      Why is Maryam an important figure in Islam?

      Correct answer: She was chosen above all women.
      She was a prophet.
      She built the Ka’aba.

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      The Prophet Muhammad is known as the of the Prophets, meaning he was the final prophet in Islam.

      Correct Answer: Seal, seal

      Q2.
      The angel delivered the revelations of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad.

      Correct Answer: Jibril, jibril

      Q3.
      What does the term ‘Hadith’ refer to?

      the direct words of Allah
      Correct answer: the teachings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad
      a type of Islamic prayer

      Q4.
      Why do Muslims follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad?

      Correct answer: It helps them understand how to live as good Muslims.
      It replaces the teachings of the Qur’an.
      It is only followed by scholars.

      Q5.
      How was the Qur’an preserved after Muhammad’s death?

      It was lost and rewritten later.
      Only part of it was written down.
      Correct answer: It was memorised and then written down by his followers.

      Q6.
      The is considered the direct and unchanged words of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

      Correct Answer: Qur’an, quran, qur'an, Quran

      To help you plan your 10 religious education lesson on: Muhammad as the seal of the Prophets, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...