Author: jmcminn

Years 5 and 6
Cycle B
Terms 5 and 6

Our Beautiful World
Religious Education— To what extent does participating in worship and/or prayer generate a sense of belonging?

In this unit the children will:
Explore the questions:
What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God?
How might beliefs and community shape a person’s identity?
Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead good lives?
Express their own thoughts etc. having reflected on them in relation to other people’s.
Recall facts about religions and explain differences in practice and interpretation within and between religions/belief systems.
Weigh up evidence and different arguments/aspects relevant to the enquiry question and express their answers, supported with evidence/rationale

Key Vocabulary
Commitment - Being dedicated to something, showing loyalty, hard work and belief

Key Knowledge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-education-ks2-my-life-my-religion-prayer-in-islam/zjndxyc
Muslims show commitment to God (Allah) by following the five pillars of Islam.
The Five Pillars are declaring your faith in God, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan and going on pilgrimage to Mecca (also known as Makkah).
Muslims believe they need to pray five times a day to show their belief and be reminded of God so they do not forget about Him. Muslims believe they can worship God anywhere, however many Muslims choose go to the Mosque for lunchtime prayers on a Friday, the Muslim holy day.
The third pillar of Islam is Zakah - giving money to charity. Muslims believe it is their duty to do this as everything they own belongs to God.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zrsd2hv
The fourth pillar of Islam is ‘Sawm’. During the month of Ramadan every year, Muslims fast and do not eat or drink at all during the hours of daylight.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-education-ks2-my-life-my-religion-ramadan-and-eid-ul-fitr/zdv7pg8
Muslims fast because God says in the Qur’an that they should. The Qur’an is the holy book for Muslims.
Fasting is a way of showing that they are living in the way that God wants and remembering people who are hungry. It recognises that their religion is the most important thing in their lives - far more important than eating or drinking.
The fifth pillar of Islam - Hajj. This is where Muslims are expected to go on a pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia at least once in their lifetime.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-education-ks2-my-life-my-religion-muslim-pilgrimage-hajj/zndfcqt

Key Knowledge
Islam teaches that there is life after death, and this is known to Muslims as Akhirah.
In Islam, it is Allah who decides when a person dies and most Muslims believe that when they die, there will be the Day of Judgement. Those who have performed more good deeds than bad will enter Jannah, or Paradise. Jannah is a place described as a 'garden of everlasting bliss' and a 'home of peace'. In Jannah there will be no sickness, pain or sadness.
Those who have performed more bad deeds than good will enter Jahannam or Hell. This is a place of physical and spiritual suffering.
Muslims believe that Allah is forgiving, merciful and compassionate, so not all bad actions will be punished. Allah will forgive those who have repented for their sins and those who have done some good in their lives, for example showing kindness to others.
Belief in life after death is central to the meaning and purpose of most Muslims' lives. Many Muslims believe that they are on this earth for a relatively short time and during this time they are preparing themselves for eternal life after death. They view this life as a test and try to do as many good deeds as they can. In order to get to Jannah, they must also fulfil their Islamic obligations.