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OTHER FAITHS
Teaching Time
TERM – Summer 2
Year : 6
1 Week
WORLD FAITH : Islam
Mrs Francis
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
LOOK AND DISCOVER
If there were no rules about when trains, buses or planes ran and a driver/pilot could drive off with
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their vehicle whenever they liked or not, what would things be like? What do planes and buses need to
run effectively? Similarly as humans we need help in the form of beliefs and guidance. We receive
that at home, in church and in school. There are things which we believe in and are important to us
and these affect the way we behave. Can you think of examples?
The 5 Pillars of Islam
Islam is a mixture of belief, thought and action. Many Muslims explain Islam as being like a building
that is held up by five important pillars, which are the foundation on which Islam is built. They give
guidance to Muslims in their daily life. Watch this video introducing the pillars:
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/b_tidcombe_rct/re/5_pillars.html
The five pillars are:
1. SHAHAD: this is at the heart of what Muslims believe and is the most important pillar. It is
summed up in one sentence; ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.’ These
words are whispered into the ear of a Muslim baby when it is born. It is often written in works of
art and jewellery. Muslims pray this several times a day.
2. SALAH: this is the requirement of Muslims to pray five
times a day.
3. ZAKA: Muslims should give to the poor.
4. SAWM: fasting. During the months of Ramadan, Muslims go without eating and drinking during
daylight hours
5. HAJJ: once in a lifetime Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage to the holy places in Makkah.
(see PPT)
Q How do you think these Pillars give guidance to Muslims?
Q Which Pillars are about worship and which are about action for others?
Q Why do you think that Shahadah is the most important Pillar?
Joy – to complete cloze activity (5 Pillars of Islam)
Peace – to describe the 5 Pillars of Islam using template
Hope – to describe the 5 Pillars, giving reasons for why Muslims build their values upon these
foundations
DISCOVER
Tuesday
Remind children of the Five Pillars. Can children remember them? Think pair share activity to see
what we can recall. What was the declaration of faith?
As preparation put Shahadah into Google and click on images download to smart board the saying in
Arabic writing. There are a few examples. Have the phrase “Laa Elaaha Ellaa Allah” written on smart
board with translation ‘No God except God’
Explain that the word Islam means submission but is also related to word for peace. Muslims believe
that submission or obedience to Allah and his guidance will result in the enjoyment of peace. What do
children think about this? Discuss. What is it like to do a duty? Is it always easy?
Extend to asking children to consider writing their own statement of belief. What is the most
important belief in their life at the moment? Provide prompts as appropriate.
Joy – to create their own statements of belief (see resources)
Peace and Hope – to create a poem inspired by Shahada incorporating their own declarations of faith
and belief to live by.
Remind children Muslims use intricate patterns for decoration. They are often symmetrical in design.
Chn to decorate their statements and [poems using Islamic patterns for display.
DISCOVER
Wednesday
Zaka, giving to the poor. (sometimes spelt Zakat).
Zaka is about caring for others. One of the most important teachings of Islam is that everything
belongs to Allah and anything a person owns is only given in trust. The Zaka means both ‘purification’
and ‘growth’. Possessions are made pure and free from selfishness and greed by sharing them. When
plants are pruned or cut back they grow more strongly, so by giving, a person grows in goodness. It is a
reminder that when we die, we can take nothing with us. It means freedom from loving possessions and
that other people can share in the goodness of Allah.
Zaka is compulsory, and it means that 2.5% of a person’s savings are given once a year to charity.
For Muslims, it is an act of obedience and an acknowledgment of gratitude. Muslims must earn their
money through hard work and not through gambling or through stealing. The one who receives Zaka,
receives it as a gift from Allah, to whom he/she is thankful. The Prophet Muhammad said: ‘Charity
is a necessity for every Muslim.’
As well as Zaka, Muslims may also voluntarily give as much as they wish as ‘sadaqa’ that is, charity for
the sake of Allah that is done secretly. Islamic Relief distributes contributions to everyone who is in
need in the world, regardless of their race or religion.
Q Why do Muslims give Zaka?
Q What would the world be like if everyone gave Zaka?
Q This Pillar is believed to be as important as Salah. Why do you think that is?
Q Do you think that Zaka is fair?
ALL: Using the internet, chn to find out abut Zaka and Islamic Aid. Create fact sheets about Zaka.
DISCOVER
Thursday
Hajj is the pilgrimage (journey for religious reasons) to Mecca. Every Muslim adult must go to Mecca
once in a lifetime if they can afford it. Many people save for years to go to Mecca. For Muslims, Mecca
is the holiest place on earth. Every year about three million people go to Mecca. They all gather at the
same time. Muslims believe that if they perform Hajj properly then everything they have done wrong
in their lives will be forgiven by Allah.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/introduction-to-hajj/3581.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/introduction-to-hajj-the-fifth-pillar-of-islam/3257.html
Work through ‘Hajj’ power point with whole class. Pick out the key points of the journey together. How
does this journey represent the journey of life?
Brainstorm ‘Pilgrimage’ Pilgrim’ ‘Muslim’ and ‘Allah’.
1. Why do Muslims hope to go to Mecca on pilgrimage?
2. What needs to be done before they go? How long might it take to save up to go?
3. When a Muslim meets millions of other Muslims at Mecca, how might they feel?
4. Why does each pilgrim wear two unsown pieces of cloth?
5. What might prevent a would-be pilgrim going to Mecca?
6. Do you think going to Mecca will make a difference to a Muslim’s life when they return?
Day 1- http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/hajj-day-one/3258.html
Day 2- http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/hajj-day-two/3259.html
Day 3- http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/hajj-day-three/3261.html
Look at some pictures from Hajj- images of Hajj powerpoint (desktop).
What do you notice about the pictures? How do you know its an important event? What interests
you? What questions might we ask about the picture?
Discuss the keywords we have used so far- Do we know what they all mean? Muslim, Hajj, ihram, Islam,
Mecca, Allah, pilgrim, pilgrimage, Ka’ba, Muhammed, mosque, rites.
Discuss the different stages of Hajj. Put children in to their mixed ability groups. Chn to freeze
frame the different stages of Hajj- take photos of the stages and then ask children to write an
explanation of the picture (to be used in assembly) Put into PPT to present to the class/school in
assembly.
DISCOVER AND RESPECT
Friday
Salah is praying. Muslims pray five times a day; once in the morning, once at midday, once in the
afternoon, once in the early evening and once at night time. Men must go to the Mosque to pray,
wheres women are encouraged to pray at home. Muslims must do the following before praying Salah:
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They must clean themselves. This is called making Wudhu.
They must have clean clothes on.
They must pray at a clean place.
They must face towards Mecca.
They must pray at the correct time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/znjyr82
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zf734wx
The Salah is made up of different postures such as standing, bowing, and sitting. During the Salah,
Muslims recite prayers in Arabic. One Arabic prayer that is recited during every Salah is a little bit
like the Lord’s prayer. Here is the translation:
All praise is for Allah, the Lord of the worlds, the most kind, the most merciful, Master of the Day of
Judgement, You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help.
Guide us along the straight path, the path of those whom You rewarded,
not those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.
When the Salah is over. Muslims then make a cup shape with their hands and ask what they need from
Allah. This is called Dua. At the end of the Dua, Muslims say Ameen (Amen).
Using Salah PPT, show chn the ritual of Muslim prayer.
Joy – to design their own prayer mat using Islamic design and write a sentence to explain what Salah is
ans why it is important to Muslims.
Peace/Hope – To write a non-chronological report about Salah using what they have learnt. Chn can
then design a prayer mat using Islamic design.
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EVALUATION