Year 4 - Religious education
Karbala: a Shi'a place of pilgrimage
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 describe the importance of a pilgrimage to Karbala for Shi'a Muslims.
Key Notes
- Karbala is a city in Iraq and is a shrine for Shi'a Muslims.
- Pilgrimage to Karbala is called Arba'een.
- Shi'a Muslims visit Karbala to remember Hussain and his death in battle.
- Many Shi'a Muslims can be profoundly affected by a pilgrimage to Karbala.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Shi'a: the second largest branch of Islam
- Karbala: a sacred place for Shi'a Muslims
- Arba'een: the pilgrimage to Karbala
- Hussain: grandson of the Prophet Muhammad
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah is the only pilgrimage for Muslims.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Karbala is a city in Iraq and is a shrine for Shi'a Muslims. Pilgrimage to Karbala is called Arba'een.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Shi'a'
the second largest branch of Islam.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah is the only pilgrimage for Muslims. Correction: Karbala is a place of pilgrimage for Shi'a Muslims. Jerusalem is also a place of pilgrimage for Muslims.
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