Year 10 - Religious education
Role and importance of Ibrahim
Islam: beliefs
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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 role and importance of the Prophet Ibrahim in Islam.
Key Notes
- All of the prophets in Islam had a message of the oneness of Allah.
- Ibrahim had a revelation of monotheism in his polythesitic society.
- Muslims celebrate the obedience of Ibrahim with Id ul-Adha.
- The steps of Hajj and the Ka'aba are linked to the life of the Prophet Ibrahim.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Hajj: a pilgrimage in Islam where many of the steps of Ibrahim are followed
- idolatry: the worship of idols, forbidden in Islam
- Ismail: son of Ibrahim who rebuilt the Ka'aba with him
- Ibrahim: important prophet in Islam, also known as Abraham
- Ka'aba: a sacred cube-shaped building in Makkah
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Ibrahim worshipped the sun, moon and stars before discovering Allah's oneness.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
All of the prophets in Islam had a message of the oneness of Allah. Ibrahim had a revelation of monotheism in his polythesitic society.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Hajj'
a pilgrimage in Islam where many of the steps of Ibrahim are followed.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Ibrahim worshipped the sun, moon and stars before discovering Allah's oneness. Correction: In the Qur'an, Ibrahim is questioning the way other people are worshipping the sun, moon and stars - he does not worship them.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Authority of other sacred texts in Islam Study Guide
- Human responsibility and accountability Study Guide
- Life after death in Islam Study Guide
- Nature and role of angels Study Guide
- Predestination and human freedom Study Guide
- Revelation and authority of the Qur'an Study Guide
- Role and importace of Muhammad Study Guide
- Role and importance of Adam Study Guide
- Tawhid Study Guide
- The five roots of Usul ad-Din Study Guide
- The imamate in Shi'a Islam Study Guide
- The Last Day: resurrection and judgement Study Guide
- The nature of Allah Study Guide
- The six articles of faith Study Guide
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