Year 4 - Religious education
The childhood of Prophet Muhammad
Prophet Muhammad: how does he inspire Muslims today?
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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 describe the childhood of Prophet Muhammad and how Muslims interpret it today.
Key Notes
- The Prophet Muhammad was born around the year 570 CE in the city of Makkah.
- Arabia was mainly made up of tribes with a polytheistic worldview with small Jewish and Christian communities as well.
- The Prophet Muhammad was orphaned at an early age.
- For many Muslims, the early childhood of the Prophet Muhammad shows kindness and compassion in action.
Vocabulary To Learn
- polytheism: belief in many gods
- compassion: recognising the suffering of others, deeply caring and taking action to help
- orphan: a child whose parents are no longer alive
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Arabia has always been Muslim.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Prophet Muhammad was born around the year 570 CE in the city of Makkah. Arabia was mainly made up of tribes with a polytheistic worldview with small Jewish and Christian communities as well.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'polytheism'
belief in many gods.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Arabia has always been Muslim. Correction: Arabia was inhabited by Christians, Jews and people who had polytheistic beliefs before the time of Prophet Muhammad.
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