--- title: "Year 3- A Look at Islam in Interfaith Week" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-11-19-year-3-a-look-at-islam-in-interfaith-week" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- A Look at Islam in Interfaith Week ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-86E47EBC-9584-4F4D-837B-6E88A48A95ED.png) 19 November 2025 ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-86E47EBC-9584-4F4D-837B-6E88A48A95ED.png) This Interfaith Week, I was delighted to lead a wonderful worship session for the whole school, giving everyone an immersive look into my religion, Islam. I covered the foundations of my faith, explaining the significance of the Five Pillars of Islam, and shared a piece of my culture by having the children listen to Arabic Nasheeds and reading a verse of the Qur'an out loud in Arabic. To provide a personal and visual connection to my practice, I showed them my prayer mat, and we then looked at pictures from my visits to Makkah, Madinah, and Palestine, highlighting these three holy sites significant to Muslims. Following this, all the year groups had prepared thoughtful questions that I answered, tackling everything from why I wear the Hijab and how I perform my daily prayers (Salat), to which God I follow (Allah). The children listened exceptionally well throughout the entire session. To finish the children tasted foods that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended for our health, including wholemeal bread with honey, fresh figs, melon, olives, and fresh dates, making the session a truly comprehensive and deeply personal exploration of what it means to be a Muslim. This event was an example of how we can learn from one another's faiths and traditions in a spirit of respect and curiosity. It has undoubtedly enriched our collective understanding, fostering a school environment that values diversity and empathy, which is the true heart of Interfaith Week. [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Interfaith Week](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/interfaith-week) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1681.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-11-18-year-5-assessment-week) Previous ### [Year 5 - Assessment Week](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-11-18-year-5-assessment-week) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/0d45ed5a70b4.jpg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-11-20-fosb-christmas-fayre-2025) Next ### [FOSB Christmas Fayre 2025](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-11-20-fosb-christmas-fayre-2025) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)