Year 3 - Religious education
Sawm: finding harmony through fasting
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 the importance of fasting during Ramadan.
Key Notes
- Most Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
- Most Muslims fast during the day for Ramadan.
- An important aspect of fasting is creating good habits for Muslims.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Sawm: an Arabic term to describe the act of fasting
- Ramadan: holy month when Muslims try to deepen their faith
- fasting: going without food or drink to deepen faith
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Fasting during Ramadan is only about not eating food or drinking water.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Most Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Most Muslims fast during the day for Ramadan.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Sawm'
an Arabic term to describe the act of fasting.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Fasting during Ramadan is only about not eating food or drinking water. Correction: Ramadan is about a Muslim's whole conduct and behaviour.
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