The childhood of Prophet Muhammad
I can describe the childhood of Prophet Muhammad and how Muslims interpret it today.
The childhood of Prophet Muhammad
I can describe the childhood of Prophet Muhammad and how Muslims interpret it today.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Prophet Muhammad was born around the year 570 CE in the city of Makkah.
- Arabia was mainly made up of tribes with a polytheistic worldview with small Jewish and Christian communities as well.
- The Prophet Muhammad was orphaned at an early age.
- For many Muslims, the early childhood of the Prophet Muhammad shows kindness and compassion in action.
Keywords
Polytheism - belief in many gods
Compassion - recognising the suffering of others, deeply caring and taking action to help
Orphan - a child whose parents are no longer alive
Common misconception
Arabia has always been Muslim.
Arabia was inhabited by Christians, Jews and people who had polytheistic beliefs before the time of Prophet Muhammad.
To help you plan your year 4 religious education lesson on: The childhood of Prophet Muhammad, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 religious education lesson on: The childhood of Prophet Muhammad, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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