Uganda Primary 6 Islamic Religious Education

This course introduces learners to the fundamental principles and practices of Islam. It emphasizes spiritual and moral development, enabling learners to explore the meaning and purpose of life through the Islamic faith. The curriculum fosters respect for other religions and promotes harmonious living in a diverse society. It covers a wide range of topics, including worship, Islamic rituals, celebrations, respect for human life, marriage, family, work, wealth, leisure, peace, justice, and conflict resolution.

Man's Relationship with God

This section explores the core tenets of Islam and their relevance to daily life.

Worship: This topic introduces the concept of worship in Islam ( 'ibadah ), its importance, and various forms, including prayer ( salat ), fasting ( sawm ), charity ( zakat ), pilgrimage ( hajj* ), and obedience to parents. Islamic Rituals and Celebrations: This topic examines Islamic rituals like Aqiqah (celebration of a newborn) and the significance of Islamic symbols such as the Kaaba, the Blackstone, and the crescent moon. It also explores the importance of celebrations like Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr* in fostering unity and love within the Muslim community.

• Islam and Values in Christianity and African Traditional Religion: This topic promotes religious tolerance by comparing the foundations, fundamental teachings, and moral values of Islam, Christianity, and African Traditional Religion. It also discusses the impact of modernity on religious practices.

Man's Social Relations

This section focuses on the Islamic perspective on social interactions and responsibilities.

• Respect for Human Life: This topic emphasizes the Islamic teachings on human dignity, equality, and brotherhood. It explores the sanctity of life and condemns acts that violate human rights. It also addresses issues of sexuality, self-respect, and the importance of personal hygiene.
• Marriage: This topic examines the purpose of marriage in Islam, the importance of courtship, and the responsibilities of husband and wife. It also discusses the challenges of marriage in the modern world and the importance of seeking reconciliation in troubled relationships.
• Family: This topic explores the roles and responsibilities of different family members according to Islamic teachings. It emphasizes the importance of family as the basic unit of society and promotes values such as unity, loyalty, generosity, and harmony.

Man's Dominion over the World

This section examines the Islamic perspective on work, wealth, and leisure.

• Work: This topic emphasizes the value and purpose of work in Islam. It explores Islamic work ethics, the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the prohibition of usury and cheating in business transactions.
• Wealth and Development: This topic explores the Islamic teachings on wealth creation and its use for development. It discusses the importance of hard work, condemns corruption and other unacceptable ways of acquiring wealth, and promotes generosity and contentment.
• Leisure: This topic examines the Islamic perspective on leisure and its importance in personal and social well-being. It discusses acceptable and unacceptable leisure activities and explores the impact of modern trends on leisure patterns.

Man's Harmonious Co-existence

This section focuses on promoting peace, justice, and conflict resolution.

• Peace: This topic emphasizes the importance of peace in Islam and explores peaceful methods of resolving conflicts. It promotes values such as harmonious living, tolerance, dialogue, negotiation, and civility.
• Justice: This topic examines the Islamic teachings on justice and the importance of maintaining fairness in society. It explores the dangers of injustice and promotes self-control, love, fairness, and respect for others.
• Conflict Resolution: This topic explores Islamic principles of conflict resolution and emphasizes the importance of tolerance in preventing conflicts. It examines the causes and nature of conflicts in the modern world and discusses ways to promote peace and reconciliation.

This curriculum utilizes various learning resources, including textbooks, teacher's guides, lesson notes, and supplementary materials. It also incorporates active learning approaches, such as group discussions, debates, role-playing, and project work, to enhance learners' understanding and application of Islamic principles.