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Year 5 - Religious education

Belonging to a Muslim family

Muslims: What are the joys and challenges of being Muslim in Britain?

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will examine contemporary Muslim life in Britain. They will analyse the history of the Muslim community and the fact that this relationship stretches over centuries. They will learn that Islam in the UK is diverse, multi faceted but also suffers from prejudice.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the importance of family in Islam and how they have changed in the UK.

Key Notes

  • For many Muslims, the family is a central part of belonging to their faith.
  • In the UK families are changing with many Muslim women now working and taking a full part in society.
  • Both the Qur'an and the Hadith emphasise the role of a woman, both in the family and society.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • respect: treating others with kindness, even if they are different from you or you disagree with them
  • Hadith: is a collection of sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad
  • Qur'an: is the holy book of Islam; Muslims believe it is the word of God, given to the Prophet Muhammad

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All Muslim women stay at home and look after children.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

For many Muslims, the family is a central part of belonging to their faith. In the UK families are changing with many Muslim women now working and taking a full part in society.

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

treating others with kindness, even if they are different from you or you disagree with them.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: All Muslim women stay at home and look after children. Correction: Many Muslim women study at university and have highly successful careers as well as raising a family.

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