Download Lesson 8 – Islam and racial harmony_2014

To use quotes from the Qur’an,
the teachings of the Prophet
Muhammad and the work of
Malcolm X to understand Muslim
views towards racial harmony.
Grades C
You will be able to describe what
the Prophet Muhammad and
being part of the Ummah can
teach about racial harmony.
Grade B
You will be able to explain how
Malcolm X followed the
teachings of Islam and how he
promoted racial harmony.
Grade A-A*
You will be able to evaluate
whether religion can help
promote racial harmony.
Think – Pair – Share
‘The lamps are different but
the light is the same.’
(Rumi Jalal)
• In pairs, think about what this quote suggests
about the Muslim attitudes towards racial
harmony?
• Share: How can we use this as an example?
What does Islam teach about racism
and equality?...
‘People descended from Adam, and Adam
was made out of dust. There is no
superiority for an Arab over an non-Arab,
neither for a white man over a black man...’
‘all people
are as equal
as the teeth
of a comb.’
'Allah does not
look upon your
outward
appearance, he
looks upon your
hearts and
deeds'.
Islam is opposed to racism.
The Prophet Muhammad taught that everyone is equal and
the only thing that separates one person from another is their
good/bad actions.
In Islam all races are EQUAL and loved by Allah.
One of the most important of all teachings in
Islam is that EVERY Muslim is part of the
UMMAH (the worldwide Muslim community).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/introductionto-hajj-the-fifth-pillar-of-islam/3257.html
Use the
picture clues
on the sheet
to show how
going on Hajj
shows that
Muslims are
part of a
larger
community.
Grades C
You will be able
to describe
what the
Prophet
Muhammad and
being part of
the Ummah can
teach about
racial harmony.
For your exam you will need an EXAMPLE of a Muslim
who worked to promote racial harmony.
The best example to use is
MALCOLM X (1925-1965)
He was an African-American
Muslim who became active in
campaigning for racial equality.
He believed Hajj was the
greatest example of racial
harmony.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbiRVoLww
WE
Malcolm X, believed that
Islam was 'black religion'
until he made the Hajj
(Pilgrimage to Mecca) in
1964.
He saw amongst the
millions of pilgrims all races
were represented and were
equal in the eyes of Allah.
Complete the
questions on the
sheet.
While on pilgrimage,
Muslims wear white
garments to show their
equality.
Grade B
You will be able
to explain how
Malcolm X
followed the
teachings of
Islam and how
he promoted
racial
harmony.
Complete Q1 on p43 of your exam booklet.
This is a (d) question so needs both sides of
the argument.
Grade A-A*
You will be
able to
evaluate
whether
religion can
help promote
racial
harmony.
List 3 reasons WHY Muslims should
promote racial harmony...