Year 6 RE 11.1.21

Lesson 1

L.O. Understand Islamic rituals of prayer.

Recall the five pillars of Islam.

Know what the Qur’an is.

Identify some of the Islamic prayer rituals.

Do you know what the Qu’ran is?

What is the Qur’an?

• The Islamic Holy book.

• Muslims believe it is the direct word of Allah (God).

• The word of God was revealed to the prophet Mohammed through the angel Jibril (Gabriel).

What does the Qur’an do?

• The Qur’an teaches Muslims how to worship.

• It teaches Muslims how to live good lives.

• It also teaches Muslims how to treat other people.

Everyday Life • The Qur’an is an essential part of everyday life at home and in the Mosque.

• It is read and recited through daily prayers, and at times of need when someone is ill or unhappy.

• The Qur’an tells people to dress modestly. Many Muslim women wear long clothing and veils over their heads to cover as much of their body as possible. Men and boys should not wear silk or gold jewellery.

What are the Five Pillars?

Muslim people (who follow Islam) have five duties which are called the Five Pillars of Islam. Every Muslim tries to carry out these five things, and it helps them to feel that they are members of the worldwide Muslim community.

Pillar 1: SHAHADAH This Pillar is believing and saying the words. “There is no god except Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”.

Muslims say this when they are praying

Pillar 2:SALAH This Pillar is praying five times a day. There are set prayers which Muslims should say, and all Muslims should face Mecca in Saudi Arabia when praying, and should pray on a prayer mat. Muslims should wash before they pray. There are fixed movements, which include kneeling with the forehead placed on the ground in front. This expresses the servant status of the human being in relation to Allah.

Pillar 3: ZAKAH Each year, Muslims are supposed to give away some of their savings to charity such as helping the poor. In this way, they believe that their wealth is “made pure”

Pillar 4: SAWM Muslim people must not eat food and drink during the month of Ramadan during daylight hours.

Pillar 5: HAJJ This is making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life, if it can be afforded.

Have a look at the following video which shows the Adhan (the Islamic call to prayer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_LN0hznp-A