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Year 5 - Religious education

Diversity in the Muslim community today

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 describe the different Muslim communities in the UK and how migration and history have shaped them.

Key Notes

  • The Muslim population in Britain comes from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • The majority of UK Muslims are Sunni with the minority Shi'a.
  • Some areas of the UK have distinct Muslim communities linked to migration and history.
  • Some Muslims may choose to live near a local community with a mosque and local shops.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Sunni: Muslims who observe the Sunnah, referring to the traditions and practices of Prophet Muhammad
  • Shi'a: Muslims who honour the family of the Prophet Muhammad, particularly his cousin Imam Ali
  • halal: what is lawful according to the Qur'an to eat or drink
  • community: a group of people who have things in common; a community can be a neighbourhood, a city or join people around the world

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Muslims are all the same.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The Muslim population in Britain comes from a wide range of backgrounds. The majority of UK Muslims are Sunni with the minority Shi'a.

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

Muslims who observe the Sunnah, referring to the traditions and practices of Prophet Muhammad.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Muslims are all the same. Correction: The Muslim community is highly diverse.

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