Year 4 - Religious education
Hajj: a sacred duty for Muslims
Pilgrimage: why might some people visit Jerusalem, Karbala or Makkah?
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Unit Summary
Pupils will analyse why Jerusalem is a sacred place for many Jews, Christians and Muslims. From this they will explain what the experience of visiting sacred places might mean. Investigating case studies of Makkah and the Shi'a shrine of Karbala will deepen their sense of diversity in Islam.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what happens on Hajj and how it reminds Muslims of important events and stories.
Key Notes
- Makkah is a city in Saudi Arabia and is a sacred place for Muslims.
- Many Muslims will hope to make Hajj to Makkah in their lifetime.
- Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam.
- Hajj has several steps which have symbolic meaning.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Hajj: the pilgrimage to Makkah and one of the five pillars of Islam
- Makkah: the most holy place for Muslims
- Ka'bah: a stone building in the Great Mosque which Muslims turn towards when praying
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might think that only men go on Hajj.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Makkah is a city in Saudi Arabia and is a sacred place for Muslims. Many Muslims will hope to make Hajj to Makkah in their lifetime.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Hajj'
the pilgrimage to Makkah and one of the five pillars of Islam.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils might think that only men go on Hajj. Correction: Men and Women may both go on Hajj. They might have different clothes to wear but will carry out the same actions.
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