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Muhammad's night journey

23/5/2014

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Every year during the 7th month of the Muslim calendar, a very special celebration takes place. This year, it falls on the 27th of May and will be commemorated by people of the Islamic faith all around the world. It is a celebration of the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad, or in Arabic: Lailat al Isra wa al Miraj. Even amongst the Muslim community, there is debate as to whether it was a vision or a physical event. I for one, find it a difficult story to understand but the core values of the story are evident no matter what approach you take. The importance of faith, prayer and the encouragement of each other are underlined throughout this story, and can be emphasised when exploring this topic in the classroom. 


TrueTube have provided three films, an assembly script, a powerpoint presentation and teachers notes, all offering different ways of presenting this important part of Islamic history. The assembly script explains the story of Lailat al Miraj in depth whilst the activity allows your students to reflect upon the importance of encouragement within their own relationships; and understanding its significance within the Muslim community. The key features within the history of Islam, a virtual tour of a mosque and a demonstration of prayer can also be found in these resources, each covered with a different style of filming. With only a few days to go before the celebrations take place, this is the perfect way to get prepared for the lesson.
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