Islam and issues surrounding conflict
I can understand some of the issues raised by conflict and explain Muslim and other responses to them.
Islam and issues surrounding conflict
I can understand some of the issues raised by conflict and explain Muslim and other responses to them.
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Key learning points
- Conflict creates problems such as destruction, suffering and the targeting of innocent people.
- Terrorism involves using violence to force change and often spreads fear and hatred.
- Non-religious people respond in different ways including favouring peaceful solutions or limited force.
- Muslim views are shaped by the Qur'an and focus on protecting life and only using force when strictly necessary.
- Muslims respond to extremism by teaching true Islamic values, supporting peace projects and rejecting violence.
Keywords
Conflict - the opposition of individuals or groups that may result in aggression or fighting
Peace - a period of time in which there is no war
Terrorism - the use of violence or threat of violence in the pursuit of political aims, religious or ideological change
Violence - behaviour that aims to injure, abuse, damage or destroy
Common misconception
Muslims support violence or terrorism because of the concept of jihad.
Muslims reject terrorism, and jihad mainly refers to personal struggle to live a good life. Islam teaches peace, justice and the protection of innocent life.
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- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
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