Year 3 - Religious education
Ramadan and harmony
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 describe the diverse ways Muslims mark Ramadan.
Key Notes
- During Ramadan, Muslims focus on renewing their faith through prayer and reflection.
- The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan.
- Around the world, Muslims mark Ramadan in diverse ways.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Eid-ul-Fitr: the Muslim festival marking the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan
- spiritual: thoughts, beliefs and values rather than possessions
- diverse: different and varied
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Muslims mark Ramadan in the same way.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
During Ramadan, Muslims focus on renewing their faith through prayer and reflection. The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Eid-ul-Fitr'
the Muslim festival marking the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Muslims mark Ramadan in the same way. Correction: Muslims all around the world mark Ramadan in different ways.
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