Islam: Beliefs and Practices

Islam: Beliefs and Practices

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the beliefs and practices of Islam and how they shape the lives of Muslims.

What do you already know about Islam?

What is Islam?

Islam is a monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century by the Prophet Muhammad. It is based on the teachings of the Quran.

The Quran

The Quran is the holy book of Islam. It contains the revelations received by Muhammad from Allah (God).

The Five Pillars

The Five Pillars are the core beliefs and practices of Islam: Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakah (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).

Jihad

Jihad means 'struggle' or 'striving'. It can refer to the inner struggle to maintain faith or the defense of Islam. It does not mean 'holy war'.

The Mosque

A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims. It serves as a community center and a place for prayer.

Ramadan

Ramadan is the holy month of fasting in Islam. Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn to sunset.

Shari'ah

Shari'ah is the Islamic law derived from the Quran and the Sunnah (teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad). It governs all aspects of life.

Sunnah

Sunnah refers to the actions, sayings, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad. It provides guidance on how to live a righteous life.

Interactive Activity: Vocabulary Match

Match the vocabulary words to their definitions: Quran, Five Pillars, Jihad, Mosque, Ramadan, Shari'ah, Sunnah.

Interactive Activity: Role Play

In groups, create a role play scenario that demonstrates how the beliefs and practices of Islam shape Muslims' lives.

Video: Life as a Muslim

Watch a video that showcases the daily life of a practicing Muslim. Pay attention to how their beliefs and practices are integrated into their routines.

Interactive Activity: Reflection

Write a short reflection on how the beliefs and practices of Islam can shape your own life and the lives of others.

Essential Question

How do the beliefs and practices of Islam shape Muslims' lives?

Summary

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson about Islam, its beliefs, and practices.

Extension Activity: Research Project

Choose a specific aspect of Islam and conduct further research. Present your findings to the class.

Assessment: Quiz

Take a short quiz to assess your understanding of the beliefs and practices of Islam.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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.

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.

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.