Year 11 - Religious education
Prophethood
Muslim 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 prophethood in Islam.
Key Notes
- Prophethood is an important belief in Sunni and Shi'a foundations of faith.
- Adam was the first prophet and human on earth.
- Ibrahim, Musa, Dawud and Isa were other important prophets.
- These four prophets are examples for Muslims to follow today.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Adam: the first human and first prophet of Islam
- Dawud: (David) prophet of Islam, also the King of Israel
- Ibrahim: (Abraham) prophet of Islam who rebuilt the Ka'aba with his son Isma'il
- Isa: (Jesus) son of Maryam and prophet of Islam, will return in the Last Days
- Musa: (Moses) prophet of Islam who Allah used to free the Israelites from slavery
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That Muslims believe Muhammad was the first prophet of Islam.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Prophethood is an important belief in Sunni and Shi'a foundations of faith. Adam was the first prophet and human 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: That Muslims believe Muhammad was the first prophet of Islam. Correction: Muslims belive that Adam was the first prophet of Islam and Muhammad was the final prophet.
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