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PRS: Islam

Philosophy and religious studies

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Culture & Worldviews - on Islam - slides 24 to 30

Faith vs tradition

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Women in Islam

"I remember that there was a boy in our school who was asked by a journalist, “Why are the Taliban against education?” He answered very simply. By pointing to his book he said, “A Talib doesn't know what is written inside this book.” They think that God is a tiny, little conservative being who would send girls to the hell just because of going to school. The terrorists are misusing the name of Islam and Pashtun society for their own personal benefits. Pakistan is peace-loving democratic country. Pashtuns want education for their daughters and sons. And Islam is a religion of peace, humanity and brotherhood. Islam says that it is not only each child's right to get education, rather it is their duty and responsibility."

https://secure.aworldatschool.org/page/content/the-text-of-malala-yousafzais-speech-at-the-united-nations/

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The Prophet - Muhammad

Women in Islam

Pashtunwali

Questions to prepare

  1. What do we refer to when we talk about the East and the West in politics, philosophy, religion, history and other studies?
  2. What is the difference between the social organisation of the Western ‘nation’ and the Eastern ‘tribe’?
  3. What are the identifying features of the citizen?
  4. How is this totally different to the identifying features of a tribesman?
  5. How do these features affect the way these two groups see the world and outsiders?
  6. What does each group particularly value?

Key questions

  1. Why do stereotypes exist and where do they come from?
  2. Why do different groups of Muslims interpret the Qur’an so differently?
  3. Do culture and political views affect religious belief and practice? How and Why?
  4. What is the real meaning of Jihad?
  5. What does diversity mean in the context of Islam?
  6. How are women represented in Islam?