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Year 4 - Religious education

Prophet Muhammad and care for the world

Prophet Muhammad: how does he inspire Muslims today?

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will deepen their understanding of Islam through a study of the Prophet Muhammad. They will examine the context in which he grew up, and how his message challenged the society around him. They will explore how, for many Muslims, he is an inspiring role model for them today.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how Prophet Muhammad cared for the world and how this influences Muslims to live better.

Key Notes

  • The Prophet Muhammad was concerned with practical matters, not just spiritual matters.
  • The Prophet Muhammad had deep compassion for animals and the natural world.
  • Both Sunni and Shi'a traditions emphasise the care for animals and the environment through Hadiths and Qur'anic verses.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • conduct: behaviour
  • inspired: enthused and stimulated to create new ideas
  • Sunni: Muslims who observe the Sunnah, referring to the traditions and practices of Prophet Muhammad
  • Shi'a: Muslims who believe in the Imam Ali and the Imams as the only rightful successors of the Prophet Muhammad

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The Prophet Muhammad was only concerned with spiritual matters.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The Prophet Muhammad was concerned with practical matters, not just spiritual matters. The Prophet Muhammad had deep compassion for animals and the natural world.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'conduct'

behaviour.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: The Prophet Muhammad was only concerned with spiritual matters. Correction: The Prophet Muhammad taught about caring for the world and other people. These teachings and examples are followed by millions of Muslims today.

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