a set of moral and religious rules that guide Muslims

the recorded words of the Prophet Muhammad

actions or things which are permitted within Islam

any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam

refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers

Muslims and Shariah Law

Religious education

Ten Commandments

Two great Commandments

Situation ethics of Jesus

Interpreting Shariah using ijtihad

Using ijtihad to understand differing Muslim attitudes to music

In this unit pupils examine how religions have created rules to live by. They will investigate how the ethics of Jesus reframed the Jewish law of the time and how Muslims may use the concept of ijtjihad to make moral decisions.

Religious law: What is the social context and relevance today?

Discussion of food production involving animals.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Shariah is often translated as a {{}} to a water source, symbolising guidance for how to live.

The Qur’an and the Sunnah are based on the teachings and example of the {{}} Muhammad.

What are the two main sources that make up the Shariah?

True – they only cover dietary choices.

False – they only matter during Ramadan.

False – they apply to all areas of life.

Halal and haram only refer to food rules.

relating to what is morally right or wrong

a system of rules recognised and enforced by society

Christians can use the teachings of {{}} as a guide when applying situation ethics.

Which Bible story shows Jesus not condemning a lawbreaker?

Muslims and Shariah Law

Lesson outcome

Content guidance