Year 10 - Religious education
Examples of prophets
Islam: Beliefs and teachings
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the importance of and the examples set by the prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Isa.
Key Notes
- The Prophet Adam was the first human and prophet in Islam.
- He was given a role as successor or khalifah on earth.
- The Prophet Ibrahim refused to worship idols and rebuilt the Ka'aba with his son Ishma'il.
- The Prophet Isa was born to Maryam miraculously.
- There are some important differences in Muslim beliefs about Isa to Christian beliefs about Jesus.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Adam: the first human and first prophet of Islam
- Ibrahim: (Abraham) the father of Ishma'il and Isaac, who rebuilt the Ka'aba
- Isa: (Jesus) the son of Maryam and an important prophet in Islam
- Maryam: (Mary) the mother of Isa, a leader of women
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Muslims believe that Muhammad was the first Muslim prophet.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Prophet Adam was the first human and prophet in Islam. He was given a role as successor or khalifah on earth.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Adam'
the first human and first prophet of Islam.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Muslims believe that Muhammad was the first Muslim prophet. Correction: Muslims believe that Adam was the first prophet and that other Abrahamic prophets were also given messages of revelation from Allah.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Diversity in belief about angels and free will Study Guide
- Foundations of faith: Shi'a Islam Study Guide
- Foundations of faith: Sunni Islam Study Guide
- Heaven and hell in Islam Study Guide
- Human responsibility and freedom Study Guide
- Islamic attitudes to holy books Study Guide
- Muhammad as the seal of the Prophets Study Guide
- Significance of angels Study Guide
- Tawhid and the nature of Allah Study Guide
- The nature of prophethood Study Guide
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