GCSE Religious Studies Unit 11.1 Belief and Values in Islam scheme of work
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1.0
Introduction: Beliefs and values
An introduction to the topics and key terms for this section of the course.
Key question: What is belief?
The nature and importance of belief in tawhid
An overview of this most fundamental of Muslim beliefs and reasons for its importance to Muslims.
Key question: What is tawhid?
The sin of shirk and why it is a major sin in Islam
An examination of what is meant by ‘shirk’ and why Muslims regard it as such a major sin.
Key question: Why is the sin of shirk a major sin?
The meaning and importance of belief in the creativity of Allah
An examination of the Islamic idea of the creativity of Allah. Reasons why this belief is important to
Muslims.
Key question: What is meant by creativity?
The meaning and importance of belief in the Mercy and Compassion of Allah
An examination of what is meant by the Mercy and Compassion of Allah. An evaluation of how important
this belief is to Muslims.
Key question: How important is the belief in the Mercy and Compassion of Allah?
The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on the nature of humans as khalifah
An examination of what is meant by ‘khalifah’ and what this means to Muslims. Reasons why this belief is
important to Muslims.
Key question: How important is the role of humans as khalifah?
The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on al-Qadar and human freedom
An examination of the Islamic teaching on al-Qadar and why this is important to Muslims. Why Muslims
also believe in free will.
Key question: Who is in control?
The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on angels
The beliefs that Muslims hold on angels and reasons why they are important to them.
Key question: What do Muslims believe about angels?
The meaning and importance of belief in risalah
What is meant by ‘risalah’ and an examination of some of the prophets of Islam. Reasons why this belief is
important
to Muslims.
Key question: Why are prophets important?
The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on holy books other than the Qur’an
What is meant by ‘tawrat’, ‘zabur’ and ‘injil’ and Islamic teaching on why these books can no longer be
relied on. Reasons why Islamic teaching about these books is important for Muslims.
Key question: What do Muslims believe about Jewish and Christian holy books?
The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on the revelation of the Qur’an to Muhammad
An examination of Islamic teaching on the revelation of the Qur’an to Muhammad. What this means for
Muslims and reasons why it is important to Muslims.
Key question: Why is this belief so important to Muslims?
How belief in akhirah affects the lives of Muslims
What is meant by ‘akhirah’ and how belief in it affects the lives of Muslims.
Key question: How does belief in life after death affect life on Earth?
Student Book pages 2–3.
•Resource sheets 1.0a, 1.0b and 1.0c.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
Student Book pages 4–5.
•Resource sheets 1.1a and 1.1b.
Student Book pages 6–7.
•Download some news stories or have a collection of news items that show bad things being
done, such as knife crime, burglary, marriage break-up, drink-driving, etc.
Student Book pages 8–9.
•Resource sheet 1.3.
•A selection of natural and man-made objects – or pictures downloaded on an interactive
whiteboard.
Student Book pages 10–11.
•Resource sheets 1.4a and 1.4b.
•Highlighter pens.
Student Book pages 12–13.
•Resource sheets 1.5a and 1.5b.
•Downloaded pictures of the world – beautiful scenery, rubbish tips.
Student Book pages 14–15.
•Resource sheet 1.6.
Student Book pages 16–17.
•Resource sheet 1.7.
Student Book pages 18–19.
•Sets of cards from resource sheet 1.8 cut out and mixed up – make as many sets as
necessary for the class.
Student Book pages 20–21.
•Resource sheets 1.9a and 1.9b.
Student Book pages 22–23.
•Information about the Night of Power. Useful videos include: History channel – Decoding the
past: secrets of the Qur’an; BBC Belief file; BBC Living Islam series (Foundations).
Student Book pages 24–25.
GCSE Religious Studies Unit 11.2 Community and Worship in Islam scheme of work
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2.0
Introduction: Community and tradition
A general introduction to the topics and key terms for this section of the course.
Key question: How important is belonging to a community?
2.1
The meaning and importance of belief in Muhammad as the Seal of the Prophets
What is meant by Muhammad as ‘Seal of the Prophets’ and reasons why this is important to Muslims.
Key question: Why is Muhammad called the Seal of the Prophets?
Why the Qur’an has supreme authority for Muslims
What is meant by ‘Supreme authority’. Reasons why the Qur’an has supreme authority for Muslims.
Key question: Why is the Qur’an the supreme authority?
Student Book pages 30–31.
•Resource sheets 2.0a and 2.0b.
•A selection of artefacts, souvenirs, etc. from something in your local community, county or region that
indicates the idea of belonging. For example, a football club emblem/scarf/shirt/match report or a school
badge/uniform.
Student Book pages 32–33.
•Resource sheets 2.1a and 2.1b.
•Examples of seals and documents that have a special stamp to show they are official.
Student Book pages 34–35.
•Resource sheet 2.2.
•Download audio readings of the Qur’an. Go to www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks
(express code 4356T) and click on the appropriate link.
Student Book pages 36–37.
•The Qur’an.
•If possible, a kursi (or a picture of one).
Student Book pages 38–39.
•Resource sheets 2.4a and 2.4b.
•Video on Shari’ah – go to www.pearsonschoolsand
fecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T) and click on the link for Shari’ah.
•ICT access.
Student Book pages 40–41.
•Resource sheet 2.5.
•BBC Living Islam series.
Student Book pages 42–43.
•Resource sheet 2.6.
•Pictures of minaret, dome, mihrab, minbar, prayer carpet, calligraphy and washing fountain.
•Arrange a visit to a mosque or download a virtual tour of a mosque by going to
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T) and clicking on the link for
‘Lancashire Mosque tour’.
Student Book pages 44–45.
•Resource sheet 2.7.
•Visit by a local imam.
Student Book pages 46–47.
•Resource sheet 2.8 or download information from a virtual tour of a mosque by going to
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T) and clicking on the link for
‘Virtual Mosque tour’.
•Visit a local mosque to find out what happens there.
Student Book pages 48–49.
•Internet access for the link to ‘Islam for Today – Shi’ah’ at
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T).
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‘Islamic sects comparison chart’ - go to www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks
(express code 4356T).
Student Book pages 50–51.
•Resource sheet 2.10.
•Internet access – use carefully as some information on the Internet is very negative.
•Information from Understanding Islam, the first ten steps by C.T.R. Hewer (SCM Press).
Student Book pages 52–53.
•Video: I am a Sufi, I am a Muslim (VHS ISBN 9781421344409; DVD ISBN 978421320694) or go to
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T) and click on the link for ‘Whirling
dervish’.
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
How and why Muslims show respect for the Qur’an
The ways in which Muslims show respect for the Qur’an and reasons why they do this.
Key question: Why treat the Qur’an in a special way?
The nature and importance of the Shari’ah for Muslims
What is meant by ‘shari’ah’ and what this means for how Muslims should live. Reasons why the Shari’ah is important for
Muslims.
Key question: Why is the Shari’ah important for Muslims?
The importance and effects of the ummah
What is meant by ‘ummah’, reasons why belief in it is important to Muslims and how it affects their lives.
Key question: Why is the ummah such an important belief in Islam?
The main features of a mosque and the reasons for them
An examination of the interior and exterior features of mosques. What they are used for and what they symbolise.
Key question: Why do mosques have special features?
The role and importance of the imam in a mosque
What jobs are performed by an imam and an evaluation of the importance of an imam to a mosque.
Key question: How important is the role of the imam?
The role and importance of the mosque for the local Muslim community
An examination of the different activities and events that happen in a mosque. Reasons why the mosque is important to
the local community.
Key question: How important is the mosque in the community?
2.9
Reasons for differences between Sunni and Shi’ah communities
An examination of the historical background and reasons for the split between Muslims after the death of Muhammad.
What the differences are today.
Key question: Why are there differences between Sunni and Shi’ah Muslims?
2.10
The role and importance of groups and movements in British mosques
An examination of the differences between the main Muslim groups.
Key question: How are the differences between the main Islamic groups shown in their worship?
2.11
Different attitudes to Sufi forms of worship
A brief introduction to Sufi forms of worship. What different attitudes there are to these and reasons for them.
Key question: What do non-Sufi Muslims think about Sufi forms of worship?
GCSE Religious Studies Unit 11.3 Worship and Celebration in Islam scheme of work
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3.0
Introduction: Worship and celebration
An introduction to the topics and key terms for this section of the course.
Key question: What does worship mean for Muslims?
3.1
The meaning and significance of the Shahadah as a summary of Islamic belief
The meaning of the first pillar of Islam and reasons why it is significant to Muslims.
Key question: Why is Shahadah so important?
The practice and significance of salah
How Muslims practice the second pillar of Islam and reasons why it is significant to them.
Key question: Why is practising salah so important for Muslims?
The practice and significance of zakah
An examination of why and how Muslims give zakah and reasons why it is significant to them.
Key question: Why is zakah important?
Student Book pages 58–59.
•Resource sheets 3.0a and 3.0b.
•Video clip of the adhan – go to www.pearsonschoolsand
fecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T) and click on the link for ‘adhan’.
Student Book pages 60–61.
•Resource sheet 3.1.
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
The relationship of zakah to the ummah
An examination of the relationship of zakah to the ummah.
Key question: Does zakah support the ummah?
The practice and significance of sawm during Ramadan
An examination of the practice of the fourth Pillar of Islam and why it is significant to Muslims.
Key question: Why do Muslims believe it is important to fast during Ramadan?
3.6
The reasons for and benefits of fasting
An examination of reasons why people fast and the benefits of fasting.
Key question: What’s so good about fasting?
3.7
The meaning and significance of Id-ul-Fitr
The meaning behind the celebration of Id-ul-Fitr and why it is significant to Muslims.
Key Question: Why celebrate Id-ul-Fitr?
3.8 (1)
The meaning and significance of the events of hajj in Makkah (1)
An overview of the meaning of the events of hajj and its significance for Muslims.
Key Question: What happens on hajj?
3.8 (2)
The meaning and significance of the events of hajj in Makkah (2)
An examination of what happens at Makkah during hajj, the meaning behind the events and their significance for
Muslims.
Key Question: Why are the events at Makkah important?
The meaning and significance of the events of hajj at Arafat
An examination of what happens at Arafat during hajj, the meaning behind the events and their significance for Muslims.
Key question: Why are the events at Arafat so important to Muslims?
3.9
3.10
The meaning and significance of the events of hajj at Mina
An examination of what happens at Mina during hajj, the meaning behind them and their significance for Muslims.
Key question: What is so important about the events at Mina?
3.11
The meaning and significance of the celebration of Id-ul-Adha
How and why Id-ul-Adha is celebrated and its significance for Muslims.
Key question: Why is Id-ul-Adha an important festival for Muslims?
Student Book pages 62–63.
•Resource sheet 3.2.
Student Book pages 64–65.
•Access to computers.
•Paper and poster pens.
•Sweets.
Student Book pages 66–67.
•Resource sheet 3.4.
•World map showing Muslim populations (this may be found on the Internet).
Student Book pages 68–69.
•Information about Ramadan, such as that found at www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks
(express code 4356T) .
•Interview with a Muslim who has fasted.
Student Book pages 70–71.
•Resource sheets 3.6.
•Go to www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T) and click on the link for
‘Fasting’.
Student Book pages 72–73.
•Information on Id-ul-Fitr at
www.pearsonschoolsandfe
colleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T).
Student Book pages 74–75.
•Resource sheet 3.8.
•Channel 4 TV series The Haji: The Greatest Trip on Earth – go to
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T).
Student Book pages 76–77.
•Internet access for the appropriate links (‘The beginning of hajj’ and ‘Hajj images’) at
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T).
Student Book pages 78–79.
•Internet access for the appropriate links (‘Arafat video’ and ‘Arafat’) at
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T).
Student Book pages 80–81.
•Internet access for the appropriate link (‘Mina video’) at
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T).
•Selection of action pictures.
Student Book pages 82–83.
•Resource sheet 3.11.
•Internet access for the appropriate links (‘Id-ul-Adha’ and ‘Sacrifice of Ismail’) at
www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T).
GCSE Religious Studies Unit 11. 4 Living the Muslim Life scheme of work
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4.0
Introduction: Living the Muslim life
An introduction to the topics and key terms for this section of the course.
Key question: What difference does belief in Allah make to the daily life of a Muslim?
4.1
The meaning and significance of the concepts of halal and haram
An examination of the concepts of halal and haram and reasons why they are important in the lives of Muslims.
Key question: Why are the concepts of halal and haram so important?
Islamic teaching on greater and lesser jihad and the effects of this teaching on a Muslim’s life
An examination of what is meant by ‘jihad’ and the differences between the greater and lesser jihad. How they both affect a
Muslim’s life.
Key question: How and why does the teaching on greater and lesser jihad affect the life of a Muslim?
Student Book pages 88–89.
•Resource sheet 4.0.
•Print-out of the glossary for this section (from the specification).
•News headlines to illustrate how belief affects the things people do.
Student Book pages 90–91.
•Resource sheet 4.1.
•A copy of your school rules.
Student Book pages 92–93.
•Resource sheets 4.2a and 4.2b.
•Selection of pictures showing teenagers in situations where they have to make a choice (for example,
‘Shall I eat a non-halal burger?’, ‘Should I go to a party in a particular outfit?’).
•Images of a recent war.
•The Qur’an.
Student Book pages 94–95.
•Photos or pictures of the naming ceremony.
•If possible, enlist the help of a local Muslim mother and baby to describe what happens.
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
The meaning and significance of Islamic birth rituals
An examination of the ways Muslims welcome babies into the world and the meanings behind these rituals. Reasons
why these rituals are significant.
Key question: Why are special rituals performed when a baby is born?
The meaning and significance of Islamic death rituals
An examination of Islamic death rituals and the meanings behind them. Reasons why these rituals are significant.
Key question: How important are the death rituals in Islam?
The meaning and importance of Muslim attitudes to drugs and alcohol
An examination of Muslim attitudes to drugs and alcohol and reasons for these attitudes. Why this is important to
Muslims.
Key question: Why are drugs and alcohol haram?
The implications of Muslim laws on dress when living in a western society
An examination of Islamic teaching about dress and how these are interpreted by different people. The implications of
this when living in a western society like the UK.
Key question: How important are the Muslim dress laws to Muslims in western society?
The implications of Muslim laws on food when living in a western society
An examination of Islamic food laws and implications of these when living in a western society like the UK.
Key question: Are you what you eat?
The implications of Muslim laws on riba and gambling when living in a capitalist society
An examination of Muslim laws on riba and gambling and the implications of these laws when living in a capitalist
society.
Key question: How do Muslims keep the laws on riba and gambling in a capitalist society?
How and why some Muslims are involved in working for social and community cohesion
An examination of what is meant by community cohesion. Different ways Muslims work for social and community
cohesion and reasons why they do this.
Key question: How and why do Muslims work to promote social and community cohesion?
How Muslim organisations help to relieve poverty in the UK
An examination of the work of Muslim organisations that work to relieve poverty and/or suffering in the UK.
Key question: Why is this work important?
The reasons why Muslim organisations work to relieve poverty and/or suffering in the UK
An examination of reasons why Muslims work to relieve poverty/suffering in the UK.
Key question: Why do Muslims help those who are suffering in the UK?
Student Book pages 96–97.
•Resource sheet 4.4.
•Information about Islamic funerals – go to www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express
code 4356T).
Student Book pages 98–99.
•Resource sheet 4.5.
•It may be useful to link with your PSHE department for information on this topic.
Student Book pages 100–101.
•Selection of pictures of Muslim men and women in different styles of dress.
•Recent news stories about Muslim dress in the UK.
Student Book pages 102–103.
•A selection of foods, some marked halal, some not.
Student Book pages 104–105.
•Pack of playing cards.
•Internet access – go to at www.pearsonschoolsand
Student Book pages 106–107.
•Resource sheet 4.9.
•Pictures or stories showing a lack of community cohesion.
•A visiting speaker from the local mosque.
Student Book pages 108–109.
•Internet access go to – www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/hotlinks (express code 4356T) and click
on the link for ‘Islamic Aid’.
Student Book pages 110–111.
•Resource sheet 4.11.