Muslims

This book focuses on Muslims, looking at what being a Muslim really means to some of the approximately 2.8 million Muslims living in Britain today. ‘Ready Steady RE’ suggests some starters for teaching about Muslims. For our youngest children we look at prayer mats and the key celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. The key concept of Ibadah – both worship and any action that is performed with the intention of obeying Allah – is the focus for 9–11s.

Our final units focus on different aspects of sacred text, including the amazing story of the ‘Birmingham Qur’an’. Discovered in 2013, it is a manuscript of four truly ancient pages of the Qur’an, dating from the earliest decades of the Muslim religion and now given pride of place in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

For 9–11s there is a focus on Hadith related to both women and education, and they can also find out about the lives of certain Muslim women. The unit provides a mystery strategy on the life of educational activist Malala Yousafzai.

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What do Muslims use when they pray? PowerPointExplore how non-religious people contribute to justice and equality, focusing on humanist and secular efforts for social change and human rights.
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What do Muslims use when they pray?Explore the essential items Muslims use for prayer, from prayer mats to purification rituals, learning about the significance of these practices.
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Picture of MaryamReligious Identity & Faith RE resource. A structured tool for exploring personal and cultural expressions of faith.
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Picture of ZainReligious Identity & Faith RE resource. A structured tool for exploring personal faith, diversity, and religious community belonging.
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Prayer mat design 1Islamic Prayer Mat Design RE resource. A structured tool for exploring Islamic artistic traditions in religious devotion.
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Prayer mat design 2Prayer Mat Art & Symbolism RE resource. A structured tool for engaging students with Islamic art and religious symbolism.
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Ka’aba outlineAn outline of the Ka'aba for learning about its significance in Islam as a sacred structure central to worship.

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How do the Five Pillars help Muslims express their faith?Overview of how the Five Pillars support Muslim faith expression.
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Maryam’s diaryA diary-style insight into the daily life and practices of a young Muslim, promoting understanding and empathy.

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Why is the Qur’an treated with such respect?Explanation of why and how the Qur'an is treated with reverence in Islam.
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Why is the Qur’an treated with such respect?Explanation of why and how the Qur'an is treated with reverence in Islam.

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ExternalMalala Fund website
ExternalA clip from the BBC’s My Life, My Religion: Islam on the hijab

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How do Hadith guide Muslims through the journey of life? PPTPowerPoint on how Hadith guide Muslims in ethical and spiritual life.
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How do Hadith guide Muslims through the journey of life?Guide on how Hadith offer ethical guidance to Muslims in daily life.
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Mystery strategy cardsMystery Strategy Cards RE resource. A structured tool for enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving in RE.
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Hadith cardsSet of Hadith cards for teaching Islamic moral values and ethics.

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What do Muslims use when they pray?

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What do Muslims use when they pray? PowerPointExplore how non-religious people contribute to justice and equality, focusing on humanist and secular efforts for social change and human rights.
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What do Muslims use when they pray?Explore the essential items Muslims use for prayer, from prayer mats to purification rituals, learning about the significance of these practices.
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Picture of MaryamReligious Identity & Faith RE resource. A structured tool for exploring personal and cultural expressions of faith.
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Picture of ZainReligious Identity & Faith RE resource. A structured tool for exploring personal faith, diversity, and religious community belonging.
Internal
Prayer mat design 1Islamic Prayer Mat Design RE resource. A structured tool for exploring Islamic artistic traditions in religious devotion.
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Prayer mat design 2Prayer Mat Art & Symbolism RE resource. A structured tool for engaging students with Islamic art and religious symbolism.
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Ka’aba outlineAn outline of the Ka'aba for learning about its significance in Islam as a sacred structure central to worship.

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ExternalA TrueTube film on the mosque
ExternalA TrueTube film on Prayer
ExternalA TrueTube film on the Five Pillars of Islam
ExternalA Charlie and Blue film on Allah and Creation
ExternalA TrueTube film on how Islam began

What do Muslims celebrate at Eid-ul-Fitr?

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ExternalBBC Newsround clip on Ramadan
ExternalIslamic Aid’s Ramadan appeal page

Teacher subject knowledge: Channel 4’s A very British Ramadan

ExternalWhite British Muslims fasting in Norwich
ExternalRamadan and what it means

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How do the Five Pillars help Muslims express their faith?

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How do the Five Pillars help Muslims express their faith?Overview of how the Five Pillars support Muslim faith expression.
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Maryam’s diaryA diary-style insight into the daily life and practices of a young Muslim, promoting understanding and empathy.

Why is the Qur’an treated with such respect?

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Why is the Qur’an treated with such respect?Explanation of why and how the Qur'an is treated with reverence in Islam.
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Why is the Qur’an treated with such respect?Explanation of why and how the Qur'an is treated with reverence in Islam.

How do Hadith guide Muslims through the journey of life?

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ExternalMalala Fund website
ExternalA clip from the BBC’s My Life, My Religion: Islam on the hijab

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How do Hadith guide Muslims through the journey of life? PPTPowerPoint on how Hadith guide Muslims in ethical and spiritual life.
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How do Hadith guide Muslims through the journey of life?Guide on how Hadith offer ethical guidance to Muslims in daily life.
Internal
Mystery strategy cardsMystery Strategy Cards RE resource. A structured tool for enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving in RE.
Internal
Hadith cardsSet of Hadith cards for teaching Islamic moral values and ethics.