Sources of Wisdom and Authority (Life of Muhammad) 5 – Significance of the Night Journey and Hijrah

Re-cap Last lesson, you were asked to explain: Yathrib and the Jews First and Second pledges of Aqaba Why Muhammad left Mecca Details of the Hijrah The problems of Medina

Significance The Night Journey and the Hijrah are both incredibly important within Islam. But aside from the stories of what happened, they have other significance to Islam and Muslims today.

Why is the Night Journey important/significant?

The Night Journey Why is the Night Journey important/significant? Links to Jerusalem (Dome of the Rock) Links to Judaism and Christianity Judgement Day – links between Heaven/Hell and actions in this life Why is the Night Journey important/significant? Links to previous prophets (continuing message from Allah) Heaven/Hell Omnipotence of Allah to make this happen Established prayer, including how many times etc

Why is the Hijrah important/significant?

The Hijrah Why is the Hijrah important/significant? First ummah established Leadership of Muhammad Led to the wars with and defeat of the Meccans (Holy city) Why is the Hijrah important/significant? Escape from harm in Mecca Converts/spreading Islam No corruption in society Establishment of rules and authority (instead of clan structure)

Evaluate whether the Night Journey or the Hijrah is most significant to Islam (30) You are going to be writing this essay next lesson. Which means it needs to be planned this lesson.

Evaluate whether the Night Journey or the Hijrah is most significant to Islam (30) Introduction: Define key terms. Implications of the question. Scholar information(/quotes). Conclusion signposts. Most of your 5 AO1 marks should be gained in the introduction, which means you should not be describing/defining/including narrative in the main body of your essay.

Evaluate whether the Night Journey or the Hijrah is most significant to Islam (30) Main body: Point - mentioning a scholar/quote if applicable. Explanation – give reasons/examples/quotes, making sure they’re linked to the question. Respond – give a counter-argument/other point of view Evaluate – which is the strongest argument? Why? (Give further reasons/examples to support) Link back to the question, ensure you’ve answered it.

Evaluate whether the Night Journey or the Hijrah is most significant to Islam (30) Conclusion: Reference – refer back to the signpost from your introduction, refer back to the question itself. Judgement – Make your final decision, establish clear links/definitive answers. Make sure you use clear and evaluative language.

Progress Check Plenary What have you learnt this lesson? Facts – e.g Ideas/viewpoints Similarities/differences - diversity Key words/concepts Examples of how religion affects the world around us – e.g. culture What contribution to your learning did you make? Contributed to class discussion Worked in a pair/group Organised my time well Found out information for myself Answered thoroughly and thoughtfully Completed extension task Monitored my progress Peer/ self assessed work How did you learn it? Research work Discussion Questioning Pairs/ group work - collaborative Independent learning Using technology e.g video/ internet What do you need to do in order to make further progress? Do further research Background reading Develop my writing technique Contribute more in class Proof read my work Give examples to back up my ideas Make connections between different beliefs and faiths