If you teach GCSE Islam, then you will know how important sources of authority are. In this episode, Waqar Ahmedi, Zameer Hussain and I discuss sources of authority in Islam. We explore The Qur'an, The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Sunnah and the Hadith as well as other Holy Texts that have authority, and we also consider the role of the Imamate as a source of authority in Shia Islam.
Some of you maybe aware of Zam's recent work on Ijtihad, This is a new concept for me so we explore that a little bit also. See links below for more details.
We look at common mistakes and misunderstandings when teaching sources of authority in Islam. A fascinating chat that will change the way you teach Islam!

https://reformingre.wordpress.com/2021/11/16/teaching-diversity-of-opinion-in-islam/
https://www.reonline.org.uk/research/research-of-the-month/ijtihad/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13617672.2024.2312337

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It's a few weeks until the first GCSE RE exam and so here is a bitesized episode to help support revision. I look at different revision methods and some top tips for the exam. This won't replace the valuable work done in the classroom but might give some helpful tips alongside lessons!
Good luck to all of you out there as you embark on exam season. You got this!

Link to St Marys Catholic High School and Sixth Form Religious Education position:

https://stmaryschs.org.uk/Teacher-of-Religious-Education/

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On 9th March 2024, millions of Muslims around the world begin a month fasting between the hours of sunlight.
During past Ramadans we have spoken from men and women Muslims, and now it's the children's turn.
I chat to three Muslim year 11 students, Areez, Alisha and Nila, about what it is like to complete Ramadan whilst in a British school.
We look at the challenges and the benefits, as well as what schools can do to support children during Ramadan. A must for any RE teacher and student but please also share with SLT and policy makers!

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