Understanding Muslims Understanding Islam – Primary Vol 1

This resource explores lived Islam, using the voices of contemporary Muslims to open up what it means to be Muslim in Britain and beyond. The religion and worldviews approach applies different disciplinary tools, drawing on authentic sources from within Islamic tradition. It encourages pupils to reflect on and develop their own personal worldviews in the light of their encounters with Muslims and Islam, as part of a peaceful and productive engagement in a diverse society.

The three units in this volume are:

Unit 1: What is it like to be brought up in a Muslim home in Britain?

(Age group: 5–7 years)

Unit 2: Why is Muhammad important to Muslims today?

(Age group: 7–9 years)

Unit 3: How does Hajj show what matters to Muslims in Britain?

(Age group: 9–11 years)

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UMUI Primary Vol 1: Resource 3.18 Hajj – ethical and moral issuesUnderstanding Muslims, Understanding Islam, Primary Volume 1 Unit 3: resource sheet 3.18. Age group: 9-11. Muslim interviewees reflect on ethical and moral issues surrounding Hajj in the twenty-first century. Lesson plans, background knowledge for teachers and further resources are provided in the primary Understanding Muslims, Understanding Islam packages available for purchase from the RE Today online shop.

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UMUI Primary Vol 1: Resource 3.18 Hajj – ethical and moral issuesUnderstanding Muslims, Understanding Islam, Primary Volume 1 Unit 3: resource sheet 3.18. Age group: 9-11. Muslim interviewees reflect on ethical and moral issues surrounding Hajj in the twenty-first century. Lesson plans, background knowledge for teachers and further resources are provided in the primary Understanding Muslims, Understanding Islam packages available for purchase from the RE Today online shop.