Homework: Title Page for Unit ‘ISLAM’ include Key words, the symbol of Islam, but NO images of God, or the prophets - it’s forbidden! Introduction to Islam
What do you think of when you hear/see the word... ISLAM
True or False? 1. Mark the statements true or false. 2. Which of the true/ false ones surprise you? Why?
TRUE FALSE All Muslims believe violence is acceptable All Muslims pray 7 times a day Muslims believe Jesus is the Son of God Muslims believe Jesus died on a cross All Muslims believe you should only look after other Muslims The Muslim fast of Ramadan is lasts 40 days like Lent. Muslims eat pork Muslims drink alcohol Muslims go to mosque on Sundays Muslim women have to cover their heads Muslims believe in one God The word Islam means To SUBMIT/ PEACE Muslims believe the Quran is the only Holy book that is actually God’s own words Muslims believe in Jesus as a prophet Muslims consider that Adam was the first prophet Muslims have to pray facing the city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia There are many different types (sects) of Muslims Muslims are not allowed to draw or make any images of God or the prophets. They have no religious “art”, only calligraphy. 1.Check your answers. 2.Write out 2 that surprise you/ that you didn’t know? *Why do some people believe false things about Islam?
MUST DO or BELIEVESHOULD/ CAN DO or BELIEVE MUST NOT DO or BELIEVE That Jesus was the Son of God Write 3 things for each part of the table what Muslims MUST do / believe what they CAN or SHOULD do/ believe what they SHOULD NOT do/ believe **Why might some people believe some of the false things ? Mohammed is God’s messenger Jesus is a prophet The Koran is God’s own words dictated to Mohammed Go to mosque on Fridays Believe in One God That terrorism is acceptable Draw images of God Drink alcohol Eat pork That Jesus died on a cross Women can cover their heads Pray 5 times a day Fast on Ramadan
Watch the video. Why might some people think becoming a Muslim is a good thing to do? 1.Explain what Islam is about doing. 2. How is this similar or different from Christianity? **Do you think following Islam would be a good thing to do?
Islam: The Basics The words Muslim and Islam come from the verb meaning to… Muslims are followers of the religion of… A Muslim is someone who has _________ to the religion of______ by following the teachings of _______ Islam submit The Muslim word for “God” is.. Allah Muslims follow the prophet…PBUH Mohammed
What do Muslims believe about Allah ? There is one God, whom muslims call ALLAH. What is Allah Like? He is eternal - he was never born and will never die. He is the Creator He is all-knowing He is all-powerful so human beings must worship him. Muslims believe that Allah sent PROPHETS to teach people how to live. These include Noah, Abraham, Moses, David - almost all the ones ifrom the Old Testament! Muslims consider Jesus to be a great prophet, who will come to judge the world at the end. But the main prophet of Islam, who Muslims listen to but Christians do not believe in, is Muhammad*. 1.Explain if Christians and Muslims believe similar things – about God? about the prophets? **How important are the differences?