the opposition of individuals or groups that may result in aggression or fighting

a period of time in which there is no war

behaviour that aims to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy

Muslim attitudes to conflict

Religious education

Muslim attitudes towards peace

The role of Muslims in peacemaking

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

the opposition of individuals or groups, resulting in aggression

Conflict is often driven by politics, power, inequality and ...

What often happens to communities after conflict?

Muslims reject utilitarian and situation ethics in favour of following {{}} guidance.

Some Muslims promote pacifism, while others accept {{}} force under strict conditions.

Which of the following best describes peacemaking?

Peacemakers reject violence and the {{}} of using it.

Why might a non-religious person support peace?

Peacemaking uses non-violent actions like reconciliation, negotiation, and addressing ...

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