RE in Autumn Term2015

Reception

Children have learnt about the oneness of Allah SWT, that He has created everything.Before they begin to do anything they would recite Tasmee, Bismillaah.They’ve learnt the Dua before and after eating as well as the Dua for when leaving the toilet.Children are able act upon the Sunnah of eating. They implemented these Sunnah actions whilst having their snacks and lunch.

Year One

Children learnt the qualities of Allah SWT through His 99 Names.

They explored the meaning of Al Khaliq, ArRazaaq and Al Alim.

They were able to differentiate between things created by Allaah SWT from things created by

man. But they also learnt that everything is created with the help of Allah SWT.

The children explored the 5 Pillars of Islam and its importance. "Mention Allah's Name (i.e., say Bismillah

before starting eating), eat with your right hand, and eat from what is near you."

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

It is He who created for you all that the earth contains

[2:29]

Children have reflected on their own roles in preserving creation and how it makes them responsible young people.

Children have explored different places

of worship such as the Church, Mosque

and Synagogue. They have analysed the

similarities that can be found within

these places of worship. Children have

reflected on how they should show

respect to different places of worship

and practiced this by visiting the local

church and seeing all the things they

have learnt about.

This term we learned about the festival of Christmas and how Jesus is also a Prophet of Islam called Isa (peace be upon Him)

Nafeesa 2.2

The Church visit was beautiful, it reminded me of the Mosque because everything has to be clean and you must sit in silence to pray.

Abdullah 2.3

Year TwoThe children explored the features of a Masjid. They learnt to identify the many items which could be found in a Masjid like a Mehrab, Mimbar, Minerat, washroom etc. They learnt the purpose of these things and its importance.

The children studied the birth of Isa AS. They learnt that Isa (peace be upon Him)was sent as Prophet of Allah SWT with the Injeel (one of the four holy books sent down by Allah).

Year Three

Children were able to identify Halal foods and the importance of healthy eating. They explored

the many different foods mentioned in the Qur’an.

The children studied the life of Maryam AS. How Allah SWT has blessed her with many

things which inspired Zakkariya AS to ask from Allah SWT.

Spoke he (Isa AS), “Verily I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the

Book, and made me a prophet,[19:30]

Year Four

The children explored the basic beliefs of Islam and how a Muslim should behave from the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him). They learnt how these manners and etiquettes makes us better in character as well as a well rounded individual.

Year 4 visited an Islamic expedition at a local Masjid. They saw models of the Prophet’s Masjid as well as early structures of Masaajidaround the world. They saw various scripts of the Quran and how the content has not changed. They gained an insight to how Islam played an important part in how science has developed.

There is indeed a good model for you in the Messenger of Allah

[33:21]

Yr 2

Through a trip to the local Church children were given the opportunity to use religious words and phrases

to retell religious stories - The Christmas Story. Through discussions

with a Priest they gained an awareness of similarities in religions

and developed an ability to appreciate cultural diversity and accord dignity to other people’s

values and beliefs, thereby challenging racism and valuing race

equality.

‘I learnt that in Christianity and Islam we both have holy books and

believe in some similar Prophets’ (Zakarriyah 2.2)

Year 3 have been learning about Sikhism in RE. They were invited to visit the local

Gurdwara, where they spent the afternoon learning about how the Gurdwara plays an

important role in a Sikh’s life.

I learnt that the Guru GaranthSahib is a very important

book in the Gurdwara just like the Quran is to Muslims

(Ayesha 3.2)

Year 4visit the local mosque - “I really enjoyed the different activities especially dressing up in

different Islamic outfits as like pilgrims’. It was interesting to know there were different versions of

the Quran collected over many years”

“I really enjoyed when we had different activities to do especially dressing up in different Islamic

outfits to feel like pilgrims’.” (Asma 4.3)

Year FiveThe children were learnt the importance of Hajj and how it impacts on ones life. The covered lessons learnt from Hajj such as equality and fairness in Islam. They’ve understood how the Ihraam represents unity and that everyone is equal.

The children covered the significance of the Islamic holy days and how they are observed, such as Eid, Jumuah etc

Year SixThe children learnt about the significance of Hajj from life of Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). They also covered lessons we learn from the story of the Prophet (Peace be upon Him) when he visited Taif. How merciful the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) was and how he observed patience during a difficult period of his life. They children learnt

They covered the importance of charity in Islam. They understood the Hadith of theProphet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) when he said “The upper hand is better than the lower hand”.The children gained an insight to the importance of morality in Islam especially in terms of leadership and the consequences of lacking in morality.

Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in

the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.

[103:3]

Qur’an and Qaidah ClassesBeginner Qaaidah Group

Our beginner Qaaidah group have been focusing on the different forms of letters since they started in September. Methods of recognising letters and accurate articulation have been of paramount importance to ensure the foundations of Qaaidah are strong. The plan is for the group to move on to vowels during this term where the children will be assisted in learning by acting out the sounds they make. This will ensure lessons are engaging as well as educational.

Intermediate Qaaidah Group

The progress made by our intermediate Qaaidahgroup has been very good through the first term of the year. The concepts of sounds (the three Harakahs and all lessons linked to them including Tanween sounds and short Madd) have mainly been covered. The next steps are towards the lessons that include joining letters (Sukoon and

Shaddah) after which they will move on to long Madd by the end of the term, Insha-Allah.

Advanced Qaaidah Group

Having studied the main concepts of Qaaidah, the advanced Qaaidah pupils are completing the final few lessons which cover the topics of Waqfand fluency in verses. They are close to the very

exciting stage of moving on to the Quran and JuzAmma. They will achieve this great milestone during the spring term, Insha-Allah.

Beginner Quran Group

The intermediate Quran group started JuzAmma at the beginning of the year. Their target for the term was to develop in fluency with support (reciting after the teacher) with the aim of becoming independent reciters.

Tajweed rules will continue to be introduced to the pupils to ensure recitation is of the highest standards.

Advanced Quran Group

After completing the rules of Tajweed, our morning advanced Quran class consolidated these rules during the first term of the year. Proficiency in the identification and implementation of Tajweed rules along with fluency in recitation means the pupils are ready to move on to the pivotal stage of their Quranic studies. Many of the children have learnt at least Juz Amma (Chapter 30) by heart using

tajweed rules.The natural step forward will be to achieve the ultimate goal of the Quran which is to understand the words of Allah. The pupils will be provided with a specially designed Quran made to allow students to write noteworthy points. Pupils will be taught about the meanings of significant words and explanations of selected verses with age related content for better understanding, Insha-Allah.