On a new page, miss the top two lines and… List as many facts about Islam as you can

Islam Plenary Lesson To attempt some exam style questions that sum up the topic To learn the key terms

Part B style Question “Muhammad should not have used violence to capture Makkah.” Do you agree? Give two reasons to support your opinion. Possible reasons to support the statement Killing is wrong so he should not have allowed it to happen He should have given the people the choice to be Muslim and not forced them. Possible reasons that disagree His mission was so important that it justified killing He had already given the people the choice and they drove him away.

Part C style questions Why are the 5 pillars of Islam important? (8) Possible answers They are the main elements of Islam. Shaddah -ensures all Muslims believe the same thing. Salah -prayer allows submission to God 5 times a day which is the aim of Islam Zakah –It is important to look after the poor and remember God’s gifts to us Sawm- Fasting allows closer relationship with Allah. Hajj- The pilgrimage allows the relationship with Allah to grow

Part C questions Why is the Mosque so important for Muslims? (8) Possible answers It is a place to pray A place to worship as a community A place to learn about Islam A place to give money to the poor A place to eat during Ramadan (in the evening)

Part D style questions “it is important to learn about Islam.” Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer. (3) Why would some people disagree with you? (3) Possible reasons to support the statement It is the second biggest religion in the world It is the fastest growing religion It is important to understand what others believe Possible reasons that disagree If you do not believe in Allah then it is not relevant to you You should be able to choose what you learn about If you are already part of another religion then it is not relevant to you

Part D style questions “The Mosque is not important” Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer. (3) Why would some people disagree with you? (3) Possible reasons to support the statement God is everywhere You can pray almost anywhere You can read the Qur’an in other places It is just a building Possible reasons that disagree It is good to pray there with other people It is important for the Muslim community You can learn from the Imam in the Mosque

Splat · Mosque · Salah · Zakah · Sawm · Shahaddah · Hajj · The Qu’ran ·        The Kabah ·        The five pillars ·        Muhammad