This week, we were lucky to welcome an Islamic faith leader into school to speak with our children about how sacred texts inspire belief, action and wisdom. The children were fascinated to learn more about the Islamic faith and asked thoughtful questions throughout the session.
They explored the meaning of the word Muslim as someone who submits themselves to God, discovered that Muslims believe in stories from the Torah and the Bible as well as the Qur’an, and learned that Jesus is recognised as a prophet within Islam. The children were particularly interested in how Muslims draw inspiration from their sacred texts in their actions, beliefs and in feeling loved and guided at all times.
Next week, the children will put this learning into action by reflecting on the words of wisdom they have explored throughout this unit and considering how they can use them to make a positive difference in their own communities.