At St. Saviour’s, we believe that it is fundamental that our children learn from, and about, the Christian religion and other world faiths, so that they can understand and appreciate the world around them. We want our children to be respectful and considerate of other religions and world practices and views, through meaningful and informed dialogue and critical self-reflection.

Summer Term 2: How and Why Do Muslims Uphold Their Faith By Giving Commitment To Allah?

This unit will include learning about the importance of the 5 Pillars of Islam for Muslims and the commitment to Allah that they give:

• The Shahadah: The call to faith;
• Salah: The role prayer plays in a Muslim’s life;
• Zakat: Giving to charity;
• Sawm: Fasting;
• Hajj: The importance of pilgrimage.

Overarching Target
Describe why people belong to religions and explain how similarities and differences within and between religions
can make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities
Subsequent Targets:

• Understand that commitment is part of living as a practising believer;
• Describe how religious practice shapes the lives and worship of believers;
• Explain how silence and stillness may aid reflection and prayer;
• Recognise the link between faith and action in individuals and in groups of believers;
• Explain and compare the impact of faith on individuals and on the community.
• Explain the impact of faith on individuals;
• Describe why people belong to Islam or other religions and explain how similarities and differences within
• and between Islam and other religions can make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities;