A Note for Teachers: Originally created for home learning, this activity grid is highly versatile. It is a fantastic starting point for introductory lessons on Islam, especially if the class is being covered by a non-specialist. You can easily adapt these sections into a homework choice grid, use them as ready-to-go cover work, or pull individual tasks for lesson inspiration!
Downloads for the worksheets and PowerPoints are located in the “Read & Discover” and “Create” sections below.
Welcome! This guide is packed with activities to help you explore the beliefs, practices, and history of Islam. You can work through these tasks independently to build your knowledge. Choose a category below—Watch, Read, Research, or Create—and dive in!
Watch and Answer the Questions
Watch and Answer
Click the links to watch the short clips or read the BBC Bitesize articles, then answer the questions in your notes.
1. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Watch the clip
- Why did Muhammad (pbuh) leave Mecca (also known as Makkah)?
- Who was the first ever Muslim?
- How did he travel to Yathrib?
- What is the journey across the desert called?
2. Introduction to the Faith Read the article
- What is Islam?
- Task: Read the guide and complete the quiz at the bottom of the page.
3. Fasting and Celebration Read the article
- What is Ramadan?
- When is Ramadan this year?
- How is Ramadan celebrated?
- What is Eid-Ul-Fitr?
4. Sacrifice and Pilgrimage Read the article
- What is Eid-Ul-Adha?
- What is the story behind it?
- How is it celebrated?
- What is Hajj?
5. Worship at the Mosque Watch the clip
- Explain what happens during Friday prayers at the mosque.
📖 Read and Discover
Download the resources below to complete the reading and worksheet tasks.
- The Prophet Muhammad: Read the Information Sheet (1) and answer the Questions (2).
- The Five Pillars: Read through the 5 Pillars of Islam PowerPoint (3) and complete the Table Task (4).
- The Nature of God: Read the Islamic Idea of What is God Like PowerPoint (5) and complete the Activity Sheet (6).
- Charity (Zakat): Read through the Zakat Activity Sheet (7) and answer the questions.
- Fasting (Sawm): Read through the Sawm Worksheet (8) and answer the questions.
Research
Take your learning further by investigating one of the topics below. Present your findings in a format of your choice (a poster, a digital presentation, or a written report).
- Faith in Action: Research a famous Muslim. Show how their faith influences their daily life and career.
- The Sacred Journey: Research what happens during Hajj. Create a visual guide of the different stages of the pilgrimage.
- Local Faith: Complete some research on Islam in Scotland. Find out where your nearest mosque is and how many mosques there are across the country.
- Celebration: What happens during Eid? Find pictures of Eid celebrations around the world and create a collage.
- Global Islam: Research a country where Islam is the main religion. Compare and contrast daily life in that country with life in Scotland.
Create
Use your creativity and everything you have learned to complete one of these hands-on projects.
- The Interview: Use your knowledge of Islam to write a script for a radio or podcast interview between you and a Muslim practitioner.
- Prayer Design: Use the Template (9) to design your own prayer mat, thinking carefully about the patterns and what they represent.
- Architecture: Use the Mosque PowerPoint (10) to help you build your own 3D model or digital floor plan of a mosque.
- Symbolism: Work through the Symbols PowerPoint (11) and design your own respectful symbol representing the core beliefs of Islam.
- The Director’s Cut: Create a short video guide summarising your top 5 most interesting facts about Islam.