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Introducing Islam
 We will explore what we already
know of Islam and Muslim belief
and practices.
 We will be able to say where
Muslims live today.
 We will be able to give a basic
outline of Muslim beliefs.
 We will be able to explain the
crescent moon and star symbol.
 We will be able to state and
defend some of our own beliefs.
Muhammad. Prophet of Islam
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We will study the life of
Muhammad and Muslim beliefs
about him.
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We will be able to tell the story of
Muhammad’s life.
We will be able to express a view
on what happened in the cave.
We will be able to say which
personal qualities of Muhammad
suit being a prophet.
We will be able to identify our own
good and not so good qualities.
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The Qur’an
 We will explore the role of the
Qur’an in Islamic life.
 We will be able to say: How it came into existence.
 What language it is written
in.
 How it is organized.
 We will be able to explain how it
is treated and why.
 We can describe the guidance
it gives to Muslims.
 We can explain/create Islamic
art suitable for the Qur’an.
The Mosque
 We will explore the mosque as a
Muslim place of worship.
 We can describe the main
features of a mosque
 We can explain how Muslims
worship in a mosque.
 We can express views on: Muslim prayer.
 The will of Allah.
 What we should be grateful
for.
The Five Pillars of Islam
 We will explore the Five Pillars
of Islam.
 We can identify each of the
Five Pillars.
 We can think about the
importance of each for
Muslims.
 We can state five beliefs of our
own on set questions.
 We can support each of our
five views with reasons.
Hajj
 We will explore the rituals and
meaning of the pilgrimage to
Mecca.
 We can explain why pilgrimage
is important to religious people.
 We can describe the rituals of
Hajj.
 We can explain the meaning of
the rituals of Hajj.
 We can describe the feelings of
a Muslim who has completed
the Hajj.
Ramadan
 We will study the role of
Ramadan in Muslim life.
 We can explain why religions
often have rituals about food.
 We can explain the “rules” of
Ramadan.
 We can explain why Muslims
think Ramadan is so important.
 We can describe the difficulties
and rewards of a successful
Ramadan.
Women in Islam
 We will explore the role of
women in Islam.
 We will be able to state some
differences in the treatment of
women between the West and
some Muslim countries.
 We will be able to explain what
an arranged marriage is.
 We will be able to offer views
on the role of women in Islam
with supporting reasons.
Muslim Influence
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We will explore the ways in
which Islam has changed the
world.
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You will be able to:Identify common words that
come from Muslim sources.
Explain Muslim
contributions to Medicine,
Mathematics, and Quality
of Life.
Express a view on the value
of Muslim contributions.
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