RE at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 5)
Unit 5A: Why is Muhammad important to Muslims?
Section 2: The revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad
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Objectives |
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- to understand that the Qur'an is fundamental to Muslims because it is the 'word of God'
- to make links between symbolic actions and the beliefs which underpin them
- to recognise that Muslim beliefs and practices are rooted in the Qur'an
- to know that Muslims believe the Qur'an is Allah's final revelation and Muhammad
 the final messenger
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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Children: |
- Follow on from the story of the revelation of the Qur'an by introducing the children to the Qur'an itself. Take some time preparing them so that they expect this to be something special. They should be familiar with special books from previous units.
- Explain that Muslims treat the Qur'an with great respect because they believe that the Qur'an is from Allah, and every word and every letter is sacred. Discuss why they think this is. Explain that the Qur'an is treated with respect in a Muslim home. It is usually placed on a special wooden stand to be read. Show a copy of the Qur'an and Qur'an stand. Discuss how Muslims treat the book and what this shows about its importance. Make links with the way the children and their families treat special things in their own homes.
- Ask the children to find out about and discuss the meaning of the word 'revelation'. Ask them to write an acrostic using the word revelation. Explore the role of Muhammad as God's messenger and the responsibility that this implies. What would you like to be chosen to do?
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- explain why the words of the Qur'an can never be changed and why all Muslims learn Arabic in order to read and understand it
- explain how Muslims treat the Qur'an and the reasons why
- explain what is meant by revelation
- reflect on the meaning of responsibility and its meaning in their own lives
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Points to note |
- Muslims believe that every word of the Qur'an is the holy word of Allah.
- Copies kept in school should be treated with respect. Never place the Qur'an on the floor or under other books.
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This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of
activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by
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