The Night of Power and Id ul-Fitr
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the Night of Power and Id ul-Fitr are and how they are celebrated by Muslims today.
Key learning points
- Id ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, and is the breaking of the fast.
- Id ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the world, including in the UK.
- During Ramadan, Muslims remember that the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad on the Night of Power.
- The Night of Power is remembered during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Keywords
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
Zakat ul-Fitr - a donation to charity made in order to help other Muslims celebrate Id too
Common misconception
The Night of Power occurred on a set date during Ramadan.
The precise 'night' is not known, but is believed to have been 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.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Sawm is one of the Pillars of Islam.
Q2.What important event happened during Ramadan?
Q3.Muslims fast from to sunset during Ramadan.
Q4.Which angel revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad?
Q5.What personal quality does sawm help Muslims to develop?
Q6.Missed fasting days can be made up later or replaced by giving to .
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its correct meaning.
a special night observed in the last ten nights of Ramadan
the month when Muslims take part in obligatory fasting
a donation to charity made in order to help other Muslims
Q2.What does Id ul-Fitr celebrate?
Q3.How do many Muslims in the UK celebrate Id ul-Fitr?
Q4.What special event is remembered during the Night of Power?
Q5.Why is the exact date of the Night of Power not known?
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