What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today U2.8
What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today? (U2.8) – Full RE Unit of Work
This complete unit of work explores the key enquiry question “What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?” from the Understanding Christianity-style enquiry approach (U2.8 – Islam). The unit helps pupils understand Muslim beliefs, practices and identity in contemporary British society through engaging lessons, structured enquiry and critical thinking.
Each lesson is taught through one of the three disciplinary lenses used in Religious Education:
Theologian – exploring Islamic beliefs, teachings and sacred texts
Human and Social Scientist – examining how Muslims live out their faith in Britain today
Philosopher – considering questions about identity, belonging, diversity and values
What’s included:
Fully resourced PowerPoint lessons
Accompanying worksheets and activities
Clear learning objectives and key vocabulary
Engaging videos and discussion prompts
Creative tasks to deepen understanding
Retrieval activities to support knowledge retention
Self-assessment and peer-assessment slides
Opportunities for discussion, reflection and critical thinking
Across the unit, pupils will explore:
The Five Pillars of Islam and their importance in Muslim life
What it means to belong to the Muslim community (Ummah)
How Muslims practise their faith within modern Britain
The diversity of Muslim experiences and identities
How beliefs influence daily life, values and choices
Ideal for Upper KS2 and designed as a ready-to-teach RE unit that combines knowledge, enquiry and disciplinary thinking.


