To use quotes from the Quran the teachings

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.

OUTCOMES… 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?

Muslim views on racial harmony… What does Islam teach about racism and equality? . . .

Muhammad said… ‘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'.

What does this tell us about how Muslims should view racism? 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 going on Hajj shows that Muslims are part of a larger community.

OUTCOMES… 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=Gbi. RVo. Lww 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.

OUTCOMES… Grade B You will be able to explain how Malcolm X followed the teachings of Islam and how he promoted racial harmony.

Complete Q 1 on p 43 of your exam booklet. This is a (d) question so needs both sides of the argument.

OUTCOMES… Grade A-A* You will be able to evaluate whether religion can help promote racial harmony.

Plenary… List 3 reasons WHY Muslims should promote racial harmony. . .