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Support learners in exploring Islamic perspectives on life’s purpose with this thoughtful and accessible Lesson Pack for 1.61: Meaning of Life in Islam. Fully aligned with the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, this resource introduces key concepts such as submission, service, and spiritual accountability-framing life as both a test and a journey of obedience and compassion.
Learners Will Understand:
Purpose Through Submission
The central aim of life as submitting to the will of Allah
Understanding life as a gift and a responsibility guided by faith
Acts of Worship and Righteous Living
Worship as a means of drawing closer to Allah
Living with righteousness and integrity in everyday life
The importance of service to others as an expression of belief
Preparation for the Hereafter
Life as preparation for judgement, where actions have eternal consequences
How awareness of the afterlife shapes moral choices and personal growth
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (2025)
Islam units at KS4
Core RE, revision, and homework tasks
Cover lessons and remote learning
Support learners in exploring Islamic perspectives on life’s purpose with this thoughtful and accessible Lesson Pack for 1.61: Meaning of Life in Islam. Fully aligned with the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, this resource introduces key concepts such as submission, service, and spiritual accountability-framing life as both a test and a journey of obedience and compassion.
Learners Will Understand:
Purpose Through Submission
The central aim of life as submitting to the will of Allah
Understanding life as a gift and a responsibility guided by faith
Acts of Worship and Righteous Living
Worship as a means of drawing closer to Allah
Living with righteousness and integrity in everyday life
The importance of service to others as an expression of belief
Preparation for the Hereafter
Life as preparation for judgement, where actions have eternal consequences
How awareness of the afterlife shapes moral choices and personal growth
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (2025)
Islam units at KS4
Core RE, revision, and homework tasks
Cover lessons and remote learning