Starter quiz
- What is the special prayer called that Muslims do on Fridays?
- Fajr prayer
- Jummah prayer ✓
- Maghrib prayer
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- Who gives the sermon during Jummah prayers?
- the imam ✓
- a teacher
- a friend
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- What is the holy month for Muslims called?
- Eid
- Lent
- Ramadan ✓
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- What does fasting mean for Muslims?
- eating a lot of food during the day
- praying all day
- not eating or drinking during the day ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is Ramadan?
- a celebration of gifts
- a special month when Muslims fast ✓
- a month when Muslims don't pray
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- How long do Muslims fast during the day in Ramadan?
- from sunrise to sunset ✓
- all day and night
- from lunch to dinner
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- When do Muslims break their fast during Ramadan?
- at noon
- at sunset ✓
- at night
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- What is the meal called that Muslims eat to break their fast at sunset?
- Iftar ✓
- Ramadan
- Eid ul Fitr
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- What is the purpose of fasting during Ramadan?
- to lose weight
- to read the Qur'an more ✓
- to help Muslims create good habits and become better Muslims ✓
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Worksheet
Presentation
Video
Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Most Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
- Most Muslims fast during the day for Ramadan.
- An important aspect of fasting is creating good habits for Muslims.
Common misconception
Fasting during Ramadan is only about not eating food or drinking water.
Ramadan is about a Muslim’s whole conduct and behaviour.
Keywords
Sawm - an Arabic term to describe the act of fasting
Ramadan - holy month when Muslims try to deepen their faith
Fasting - going without food or drink to deepen faith
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