R.E - Islam

Religious Education

Lesson 1: Islam

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Today’s Schedule

Learning Objectives

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Learning Break

Paired Work

Learning Objectives

I can identify the five pillars of Islam

This term we are going to explore the religions of the world.

Sikhism

Judaism

Islam

Hinduism

Buddhism

Christianity

Word Cloud

What do you remember about Christianity f

Multiple Choice

Who do Christians follow the teachings of?

• Buddha
• Jesus Christ
• Muhammad
• Moses

Multiple Choice

How many Commandments in Christianity?

• Three
• Twelve
• Five
• Ten

What do we already know about Islam?

Think, Pair, Share

Word Cloud

What do you know about Islam?

Islam is the second most popular religion in the world with over a thousand

million followers.

Those who follow Islam are called Muslims.

Muslims believe that there is only one God, called Allah.

Multiple Choice

What are people that follow Islam called?

• Buddhists
• Christians
• Hindus
• Muslims

The Five Pillars of Islam are five duties that Muslims try to carry out.

Multiple Choice

How many pillars in Islam?

• Three
• Ten
• Seven
• Five

Shahada – Pillar One

The word Shahadah means to testify.


As Muslims, we obey Allah in everything. We accept and believe that Allah is our One
true God.

Sha-ha-da

We believe and say

“There is no god except Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.”

Salah – Pillar Two

Muslims pray five times a day and follow a special ritual to do so.

The Arabic word for prayer is 'Salah’. Prayer is what connects us with Allah, it is an

act of love to show Allah that we are grateful for all the wonderful and beautiful

blessings that He has given us.

Multiple Choice

How many times a day do Muslims pray?

• Three times
• Five times
• Once a day
• Ten times

Zakat – Pillar Three

This pillar is about looking after other people. Each Muslim gives up a share of his

wealth each year to provide for those less fortunate.

As Muslims, it is our personal responsibility to help those in need and to try our

best to spread equality among people.

Sawm – Pillar Four

Muslims fast during Ramadan.

Fasting is when we don't eat or drink during daylight, and we only eat or drink after

sunset for 30 days.

Fasting teaches us patience, to be self-disciplined, to control ourselves and to be

grateful for Allah's blessings.

Multiple Choice

How many days do Muslims fast for?

• 40 days
• 30 days
• 20 days
• 10 days

Multiple Choice

Fasting is when we don't ____ or ______ during daylight

• snack, exercise
• drink, talk
• eat, drink
• eat, sleep

Hajj – Pillar Five

Pilgrimage means to go on a journey, a very special journey to a very special and

holy place. We go for Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Multiple Choice

Pilgrimage means going on a

• journey

• holiday

• walk

Multiple Choice

Where do Muslims go to Pilgrimage

• Vatican City, Italy
• Varanasi, India
• Mecca, Saudi Arabia
• Jerusalem, Israel

Extension Task: In your pairs complete the sentences using the word bank

1.

There are _______ pillars of Islam.

2.

The arabic word for prayer is _______.

3.

We _____ 5 times a day.

4.

We fast during the month of _______.

5.

The first pillar is called _______.

Salah Pray Five Ramadan Shahadah.

Plenary: Pick one question to answer

What are the five pillars of Islam?

How many times a day do Muslims pray?

Who do we give Zakat to?

When do we fast and why?

Where do we go for Hajj?