the opposite of war; harmony between all in society

working to bring about peace and reconciliation

making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement

The role of Muslims in peacemaking

Religious education

Muslim attitudes towards peace

Muslim attitudes to conflict

Divergent Muslim attitudes to pacifism

Islam and Just War theory

Holy War and lesser Jihad

Muslim responses to weapons of mass destruction

Islam and issues surrounding conflict

In this unit pupils examine Islamic attitudes to peace and violence.  They will examine attitudes to conflict, pacifism and holy or just war. They will move on to examine specific ideas such as nuclear war and terrorism. Finally they will examine the role of Islam in finding and making peace.

Peace and conflict

Non-religious people support peace, even if they question {{}} reasons for it.

non-violent efforts like reconciliation and negotiation

Peacemakers may use education, aid, and non-violent {{}} to build peace.

anyone; civilians, soldiers, or faith leaders

that it should be resolved fairly and justly

What does the Qur’an teach about conflict between Muslims?

Prophet Muhammad showed  {{}} to his enemies at the conquest of Makkah.

How are Muslims expected to treat the Ummah (community)?

The role of Muslims in peacemaking

Lesson outcome