Year 10 - Religious education
The Night of Power and Id ul-Fitr
Islam: Practices
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn about specific practices in Islam such as prayer and festivals such as Id ul-Fitr. They will compare Sunni and Shi'a understandings of these practices noting similarities and differences.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what the Night of Power and Id ul-Fitr are and how they are celebrated by Muslims today.
Key Notes
- Id ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, and is the breaking of the fast.
- Id ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the world, including in the UK.
- During Ramadan, Muslims remember that the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad on the Night of Power.
- The Night of Power is remembered during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Night of Power: also known as 'Laylat al Qadr', the night that the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira
- Ramadan: the month in which the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad; the month when Muslims take part in an obligatory fast
- Zakat ul-Fitr: a donation to charity made in order to help other Muslims celebrate Id too
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Night of Power occurred on a set date during Ramadan.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Id ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, and is the breaking of the fast. Id ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the world, including in the UK.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Night of Power'
also known as 'Laylat al Qadr', the night that the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Night of Power occurred on a set date during Ramadan. Correction: The precise 'night' is not known, but is believed to have been during the last ten dates of the month of Ramadan.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Ashura in Britain and worldwide Study Guide
- Celebrating Id ul-Adha Study Guide
- Fasting during Ramadan Study Guide
- Hajj and Shi'a shrines Study Guide
- Jihad: greater and lesser Study Guide
- Salah in the mosque and home Study Guide
- Shahadah: the Muslim statement of faith Study Guide
- Ten Obligatory Acts in action Study Guide
- Ten Obligatory Acts: Shi'a distinctions Study Guide
- Zakah and its uses Study Guide
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