Year 3 - Religious education
Mosque: finding harmony through praying together
Muslims: how does prayer and fasting help Muslims find harmony?
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Unit Summary
This unit allows a deep study of Islam through the concept of harmony. Pupils will know that, for Muslims, Allah has created a world designed to be in harmony. Prayer and fasting are key pillars that enable a Muslim to achieve that harmony with God.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how attending Jummah prayers on Fridays brings harmony to many Muslims.
Key Notes
- On Fridays there are prayers in the middle of the day, called Jummah prayers.
- This is the busiest time in the mosque when many Muslims will meet together for prayers.
- There will also be a sermon and teaching from the Iman.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Jummah prayer: prayer held at the mosque on Friday
- sermon: a talk with religious teaching
- ummah: the worldwide Muslim community
- adhan: the call to prayer
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Friday is the only day Muslims go to Mosque.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
On Fridays there are prayers in the middle of the day, called Jummah prayers. This is the busiest time in the mosque when many Muslims will meet together for prayers.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Jummah prayer'
prayer held at the mosque on Friday.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Friday is the only day Muslims go to Mosque. Correction: Muslims pray five times a day and may do this at home or at the mosque.
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