Contributions and challenges
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can talk about how Muslims make positive contributions to Britain and some of the challenges they might face.
Key learning points
- Muslims contribute to making Britain better through their work in various sectors and by supporting their communities.
- Prejudice is making judgements about someone based on stereotypes about them.
- Sometime Muslims face prejudice based on assumptions about dress and ideas. This is called Islamophobia.
- In the UK, it is illegal to discriminate, or spread hatred. against people because of their faith or belief.
Keywords
Prejudice - judging someone unfairly before you really know them, just because they’re different
Islamophobia - fear or dislike of Muslims or Islam, often because of misunderstanding
Stereotypes - simple ideas about a group of people that are often not true and don’t show who they really are
Contribution - something that you give or do to help make something successful
Common misconception
The UK is a safe and equal country, so Muslims do not suffer prejudice.
Many Muslims experience prejudice. Incidents of Islamophobia have increased in recent years.
Teacher tip
Invite a real-life Muslim into your class to help pupils see the positive impact of diversity in their community. Use a hot-seating strategy to support pupil's understanding and as an opportunity to ask questions of the visitor.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each term to its meaning.
being kind and giving without expecting anything back
a religious duty to give money or help to people in need
the worldwide community of Muslims, united by faith
a group of people who share something in common
Q2.Zakat is one of the Pillars of Islam that Muslims must follow.
Q3.What is the purpose of giving zakat in Islam?
Q4.Which of these shows true generosity according to the Qur’an?
Q5.Why do Muslims volunteer in their communities, such as at food banks?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.A person who follows the religion of Islam is called a .
Q2.What does the word prejudice mean?
Q3.How does Julie Siddiqi contribute to British society?
Q4.Why is it a mistake to think that Muslims do not face prejudice in the UK?
Q5.What is one way Muslims contribute to the community?
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