Year 4 - Religious education
The early life 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 understand Prophet Muhammad's journey towards prophethood, and how he received revelations from Allah (God).
Key Notes
- The Prophet Muhammad became a successful merchant. He was valued for his honesty and integrity.
- He married his wife, Khadija. She saw his skills as a merchant.
- He spent time in meditation/prayer away from Makkah.
- Muslims believe that he was called to be a prophet and received his revelations through angel Jibr'il.
Vocabulary To Learn
- prophet: someone inspired to teach or proclaim the will of God
- angel: a spiritual being who is a messenger from God
- revelation: spiritual understanding made known by God
- integrity: is being honest and fair
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Muhammad was always a religious man and prophet.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Prophet Muhammad became a successful merchant. He was valued for his honesty and integrity. He married his wife, Khadija. She saw his skills as a merchant.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'prophet'
someone inspired to teach or proclaim the will of God.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Muhammad was always a religious man and prophet. Correction: Muhammad was a merchant and a family man before he received his calling from God.
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