Year 3 - Religious education
Different Muslim approaches to music
Spirituality: How do music and silence express beliefs?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will examine the role of music and silence within Christianity, Muslim and Sikh worldviews. They will investigate how music is used differently within worldviews, and how worldviews may have different attitudes to the use of music and silence.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain some Muslim beliefs about music.
Key Notes
- Nasheeds are songs in many styles used by some Muslims to praise God (Allah) and express Islamic values.
- Voices and harmony can be used by some Muslims to create a sense of harmony with God.
- Music is a tradition among Sufi Muslims as a way of connecting with Allah.
- Muslims will have different perspectives on using music in worship.
Vocabulary To Learn
- harmony: a pleasing combination of sounds
- nasheed: Islamic vocal music
- Sufi: a Muslim who uses music and singing in worship
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Muslims don't compose or perform music for worship.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Nasheeds are songs in many styles used by some Muslims to praise God (Allah) and express Islamic values. Voices and harmony can be used by some Muslims to create a sense of harmony with God.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'harmony'
a pleasing combination of sounds.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Muslims don't compose or perform music for worship. Correction: Some Muslims do compose or perform music to worship God (Allah).
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