one of the Abrahamic religions, revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah

a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable

Muslim attitudes towards peace

Religious education

The role of Muslims in peacemaking

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

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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

Abrahamic religion, the name comes from the root word meaning 'peace'

Some Muslims accept conflict when it is believed to bring about {{}}.

Those who walk humbly and avoid conflict.

Muslims may refer to the Qur’an and {{}} to justify conflict.

Why did Muhammad Ali refuse to fight in the Vietnam War?

Not all Muslims are pacifists; their beliefs vary based on personal {{}}.

Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.

What is Id ul-Adha primarily a remembrance of?

Id ul-Fitr is the festival that celebrates the end of the month of {{}}.

What is encouraged during Laylat al-Qadr?

One celebrates Hajj, the other celebrates Ashura.

One involves sacrifice, the other ends fasting.

Which of the following best describes the difference between Id ul-Fitr and Id ul-Adha?

Shi’a Muslims believe the Prophet appointed Imam Ali at {{}} Khumm.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Muslim attitudes towards peace

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.