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 GodMuslims 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 BELIEVE SHOULD/ 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 porkThat 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…PBUHMohammed

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-powerfulso 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?