Discovering Islam: Exploring the Foundations of the Islamic Faith

Discovering Islam: Exploring the Foundations of the Islamic Faith
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Discovering Islam: Exploring the Foundations of the Islamic Faith

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will have a better understanding of the basic beliefs and practices of Islam.

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What do you already know about Islam?

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Introduction to Islam
Islam is one of the major world religions, with over 1.8 billion followers. It is based on the belief in one God, Allah, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Islam are the basic acts of worship that are considered mandatory for all Muslims. They include the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Islamic Beliefs
Muslims believe in the oneness of God, the prophethood of Muhammad, the holy books revealed to prophets, the angels, the Day of Judgment, and predestination.

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Islamic Practices
In addition to the Five Pillars, Muslims engage in various religious practices such as daily prayers, reading the Quran, and participating in community activities.

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Islamic Art and Architecture
Islamic art and architecture are characterized by intricate designs, geometric patterns, and calligraphy. Mosques are central to Islamic worship and often showcase stunning architectural features.

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Islamic Festivals
Muslims celebrate two major festivals: Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

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Q&A and Reflection
Now that we have explored the basics of Islam, do you have any questions or thoughts you'd like to share?

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 12 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 13 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.