Year 10

Abrahamic origins

In this lesson, we will focus on the Abrahamic origins of Islam. We will look at the story of Ibrahim, Ishmael, Sarah and Hagar and consider the influence this has had on the origins of Islam.

Year 10

Abrahamic origins

In this lesson, we will focus on the Abrahamic origins of Islam. We will look at the story of Ibrahim, Ishmael, Sarah and Hagar and consider the influence this has had on the origins of Islam.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Story of Ibrahim, Ishmael, Sarah and Hagar.
  2. The influence this has had on the origins of Islam.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Who do Muslims believe Ibrahim had his first child with?
Correct answer: Hagar
Sarah
Q2.
Why did Ibrahim not agree with his family?
Correct answer: Because Ibrahim was a monotheist and his family were polytheists
Because Ibrahim was a polytheist and his family were monotheists
Because Ibrahim's family didn't agree with him having a child with his servant
Q3.
Why did Hagar and Ishmael go to the barren piece of land?
Correct answer: Because Allah was testing the faith of Ibrahim
Because Hagar did not want to live with Ibrahim anymore
Because Ibrahim did not want Hagar around anymore
Because Sarah was upset that Hagar had a child with Ibrahim
Q4.
What did Ibrahim and Ishmael build together?
A church
A synagogue
A temple
Correct answer: The Kaaba
Q5.
How is the story of Ibrahim linked to the story of Muhammad?
Ibrahim was Muhammad's father
Muhammad followed the teachings of Ibrahim
Correct answer: Muhammad is a descendant of the 12 tribes of Ishmael
Muhammad was Ibrahim's cousin