http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningz one/clips/introduction-to-hajjthe-fifth-pillar-ofislam/3257.html To understand the importance of pilgrimage to Muslims A pilgrimage is a visit made to a holy place Q :Why do they all dress the same? Performing theTawaf. Circle the Kaba 7 times Q : How would you feel if you were here? http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone /clips/hajj-day-one/3258.html Why are pilgrims bowing down to the Ka’ba? Q : What do you think that the pilgrims get from living together like this on the pilgrimage? http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/haj j-day-two/3259.html Muslims must climb Mount Arafat where Muhammad once preached Q : Why would Muslims want to reach the top of the hill? At Mina, the pilgrims throw 49 stones at 3 concrete pillars. These represent the devil that Abraham drove away with stones Q : What is the purpose of doing this? Q : Why perform these two actions? http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/haj j-day-three/3261.html You can design a one page travel advert in your book for P I L K S R A B C K I L A R K U H A M M A D H Across 5. The first of the five Pillars of Islam 6. He often preached on the Mount of Mercy 7. The devil is chased from here Down 1. A person on a holy visit 2. Muslims must walk around this 7 times 3. This is done at the end of Hajj 4. The centre of the Muslim faith 5. To be done five times a day by Muslims A H M A M G M H S I F I C E D N A A H H Fold your homework in two and put it in your book. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningz one/clips/introduction-to-hajjthe-fifth-pillar-ofislam/3257.html Read Hassan’s personal diary of his visit to Makkah. Working with a partner try to work out as many reasons as you can why he thought it was so important and special to him. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/haj j-day-three/3261.html It has made me more conscious, aware, of my creator, Allah and it has made me a more humble and gentle human being. Hajj also made me think a lot about The Day of Judgment when every single person will have to stand before Allah and be judged It reminds me of just how much I rely on Allah for my every single need, even the air that I breathe I was reminded too of the brotherhood of man and that everyone is equal before Allah http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/haj j-day-two/3259.html Task : write a letter to a friend telling them what you did on Hajj, why you went there and explain how the trip has helped you. Dear.......... Level 4-5 I have just got back from Mecca. The Describe and explain some things we did included ................. of the events of the Hajj. Use p100-101 New Steps 2 Level 5-6 The things I have learnt from my trip Explain some of the things you have learnt are........ from your pilgrimage. Use Hassan’s diary Level 6+ Now I am back I feel it has helped me Explain how the Hajj has changed you as a person by......... • can compare the life and teachings of famous religious people with my own life and experiences • can see reasons for people’s beliefs and comment on if you agree with them. • can compare the moral views held by some people with those of your own. • can see a reason for people’s religious practices and lifestyles even if I don’t agree with them. • can understand how religious beliefs and ideas may be expressed in different ways. I must believe in God without question I must pray on a regular basis I must go to my temple on a regular basis It can affect when and what I eat I must be prepared to share my wealth with other less fortunate people I must read my holy book regularly I must follow the teachings of my spiritual leader I must visit holy places to remind myself of my faith I would/would not be able to follow a religion because…….. Here you are to comment on how you would cope with having to follow all the religious duties