Prophet Muhammad the leader
I can describe how many Muslims are inspired by the actions of Prophet Muhammad as a leader.
Prophet Muhammad the leader
I can describe how many Muslims are inspired by the actions of Prophet Muhammad as a leader.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Understanding stories of Prophet Muhammad’s life help us better understand Muslim worldviews.
- Prophet Muhammad’s actions are regarded as a template to follow by many Muslims.
- The Prophet Muhammad is regarded by many Muslims as the ideal leader.
Keywords
Template - something that shows you how to do or make something, like a pattern or model
Interpret - to explain or understand something in your own way
Worldview - the way you see and understand the world around you, based on your beliefs and experiences
Unity - working together as one, or being joined together to make something stronger
Common misconception
The Prophet Muhammad taught his companions not to respect other beliefs.
The Prophet Muhammad taught to respect other beliefs such as Judaism and Christianity.
To help you plan your year 4 religious education lesson on: Prophet Muhammad the leader, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 religious education lesson on: Prophet Muhammad the leader, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
5 Questions
Exit quiz
5 Questions
something that shows you how to do or make something
to explain or understand something in your own way
the way you see and understand the world around you
working together as one, or being joined together