Year 7 RE Lesson: Sawm – Fasting During Ramadan
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This lesson explores Sawm, the Fourth Pillar of Islam. Students learn why Muslims fast during Ramadan, what fasting involves, and how it helps develop self-discipline, empathy, and spiritual growth. Pupils also consider exemptions from fasting and the importance of the Night of Power. Activities include a guided reading task, a code-breaker starter, comprehension questions, and reflection tasks.
Learning aims:
Describe what Sawm is and why Muslims fast
Explain how fasting strengthens faith and community
Understand who is exempt from fasting and why
Reflect on how Sawm relates to the other Pillars of Islam
Includes PowerPoint slides, worksheets, code-breaker activity, and sentence starters ready to print and teach.
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