Tawhid

In this lesson, we will focus on the most important belief in Islam which is Tawhid. We will look at the beliefs contained with Tawhid (first, whole, greatest) and the influence this will have on the life of a Muslim.

Tawhid

In this lesson, we will focus on the most important belief in Islam which is Tawhid. We will look at the beliefs contained with Tawhid (first, whole, greatest) and the influence this will have on the life of a Muslim.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The beliefs contained with Tawhid (first, whole, greatest).
  2. The influence this will have on the life of a Muslim.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
From a historical point of view, Muhammad did not make it clear on who should lead after his death.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Ali became the first caliph.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
What is a caliph?
Separate branch / group of a common faith
Someone who leads spiritually not politically
Correct answer: The leader of an Islamic state
Q4.
Which of these statements is true?
Only Sunnis follow the five pillars
Correct answer: Shi'a Muslims pray five prayers but pray at three separate times a day
Sunni and Shi'a Muslims don't believe Muhammad was the final prophet
Sunnis are not Muslim
Q5.
Which denomination has additional acts alongside the five pillars?
Correct answer: Shi'a
Sunni

5 Questions

Q1.
What does the word Tawhid mean?
That there are three gods
Correct answer: The Oneness of God
Three persons in one God
Q2.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'first'?
Correct answer: Indefinable
Indivisible
Unique
Q3.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'whole'?
Indefinable
Correct answer: Indivisible
Unique
Q4.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'greatest'?
Indefinable
Indivisible
Correct answer: Unique
Q5.
What is 'Shahadah'?
The first pillar of Islam: charity
Correct answer: The first pillar of Islam: declaration of faith
The first pillar of Islam: fasting
The first pillar of Islam: pilgrimage
The first pillar of Islam: prayer

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UnitReligious education / Islamic beliefs and teachings

Religious education