Prophet Muhammad's challenges
I can understand the challenges faced by the Prophet Muhammad during his life and prophethood.
Prophet Muhammad's challenges
I can understand the challenges faced by the Prophet Muhammad during his life and prophethood.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Muslims believe that Muhammad continued to receive revelations from God (Allah).
- His message of monotheism was challenging for the society of Makkah.
- Many Muslims interpret the story of the Spider's Web as showing God (Allah’s) protection of the Prophet Muhammad.
- The migration to Madinah shows many Muslims the importance of perseverance when facing challenges.
Keywords
Islam - the religion of Muslims, meaning 'submission to the will of God'
Companion - someone who met Prophet Muhammad and believed in his message
Migration - the movement of people from one area to another
Hijrah - Prophet Muhammad's migration from Makkah to Madinah
Common misconception
Everyone welcomed Prophet Muhammad's message.
Prophet Muhammad faced opposition and persecution as not everyone welcomed his message.
To help you plan your year 4 religious education lesson on: Prophet Muhammad's challenges, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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the Prophet trusted Allah to keep him safe
the Prophet faced many challenges but didn’t give up
the Prophet’s companions helped him
Allah protected the Prophet with a spider’s web