Attitudes to Religion

Principle of Equality
(Equality) The equal status of all human beings.
Teaching about equality from the Quran
Discrimination: An action. Treating someone unfairly because of
your prejudice.
Stereotyping: Having fixed, unchangeable opinions about
people, often without real evidence. Making assumptions about
people.
Bullying: Intimidation of a weaker person.
Diversity: Differences between individuals or in society.
Pluralism: All religions are valid paths to God.
Exclusivism: Your religion is the only route to God and salvation.
Inclusivism: All religions have some truths, but only your religion
has the full truth.
Prejudice
(Prejudice) An attitude. Having an opinion which
is not based on face. (Judging before having
knowledge of)
Race Relations Act It was the first legislation in
the UK to address racial discrimination. The Act
outlawed discrimination on the grounds of
colour, race, or ethnic or national origins in public
places.
Human Rights rights inherit to all human beings,
whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex,
national or ethnic origin, colour, religion.
Ageism Discrimination on the grounds of
someones age.
Dehumanise To make someone less human by
taking away their individuality or identity.
Anti-Sectarianism against discrimination from difference between sub-division within a group.
Anti-Semitism Policies, views, or actions that harm or discriminate against Jews.
Attitudes towards other religions
(People of the book): Jews, Sabians, Christians
People of the book was given to each group until the true and final revelation came to Muhammad.
Let there be no compulsion in religion, youll be good if you believe in Allah and rejects evil.
Surah 109: To you your religion, to me mine. It means not to interfere with others religion.
Conversion to Islam
(Convert) Trying to convince people to change their beliefs to yours.
Fitrah all people are born with natural instinct to be Muslims.
Islam is a religion of peace, love, affection and friendship.
Has a disciplined lifestyle Islam seems to hold out the promise of helping people to get their lives back in order.
The status of non-Muslim religions
Pluralism: All religions are valid paths to God.
Surah 2:111: We believe everyone who surrenders their who being to God, shall have their reward with him; and all such

Religion and Equality

Inter-faith dialogue: Discussion between people of different need have no fear. - It doesnt matter if you are Jew or Christian, if you believe in God, you will be rewarded.
faiths. Exclusivism: Your religion is the only route to God and salvation.
Surah 2:62: Those who believe in the Quran, those who follow the Jewish scriptures, and those who are Christians will go
to heaven if they believe in Allah on their last day. - It means you can still go to heaven if you believe in Allah (revert to
Forgiveness
(Forgiveness) - accepting the apology
of someone who is sorry for their
Attitudes towards Racism
Examples of Racism
Attitudes towards Gender
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wrong-doings. (Sexism) Discrimination on the grounds of someones gender.

. Reconciliation
(Racism) The theory and practice of disadvantaging or
Beliefs about forgiveness advantaging someone on the grounds of their race or Views about prejudice in relation to gender

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(Reconciliation) -The ending of a feud

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religion. Women and men are created from the same single soul. (Surah 4:1) bringing together those who were once
Allah forgives those who
(Segregation) separating or isolating or setting apart opposed.
acknowledge they are wrong
and pray for forgiveness.
Repel Evil with what is better
Surah
people because of their race or religion

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Views about equality in relation to gender

Stand out firmly for justice. (Surah 4:135)

Human beings are fundamentally equal. (Quran 49:13)
Beliefs about reconciliation

Divorce is allowed in Islam, although

Those who are kind and
considerate to Allahs
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its regarded as a last resort.
Muslims accept that sometimes
creatures, Allah bestows his
kindness and affection on
Views about prejudice in relation to race

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Allah created us all differently, diverse. We
They are your garments. (Quran 2:187)
Abide quietly at home. (Surah 33:33)
marriages break down. As a legal
contract between two people it can
them. - (Abu Dawud,
Hadith)
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should respect Allahs purpose and not be racist. Friend by your side (spouse). (Quran 4:36) be ended. This is done if the
marriage brings unhappiness to the

Allah is merciful and knows
everyones true motives. If
you are truly sorry, Allah will
forgive you.
If Allah is forgiving, then you
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Views about equality in relation to race Is Islam sexist? couple and their children and
Quran 33:59 Women should cover their body with outer garments when abroad so they dont get relatives.
Human beings are fundamentally equal.
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All one human family: Human kind was created
from a single pair. (Quran 7:189)
sexually assaulted.
Quran 33:53 When visiting someones house, men have to talk to the women of the house through
the screen.
A man cannot seek a divorce from
his wife until its certain that she
isnt pregnant, as he might then

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too should forgive. Malcom X: Islam is colour-blind. change his mind.
However, Islamic law says 1975 Sex Discrimination Act illegal to discriminate on grounds of gender in recruiting employees, promotion
an Arab is not better than a non-Arab and a Iddah Three month period of
or training of personnel. Job advertisements also must not discriminate on grounds of gender.

people are to be punished for
crimes. (has strict rules to
safeguard person accused.)
Practices in relation to racism
Impact of beliefs about forgiveness
on believers
Believers will easily forgive as they
believe that it is not up to them to
judge since Allah will forgive as well.
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non-Arab is not better than an Arab. Last reconciliation before divorce may take
sermon Muhammad Jibab Head covering, with face remaining visible. place. If reconciliation doesnt work then
divorce may take place.
Hijab The principle of modesty, including behaviour as well as dress for both males and females. Often refers
to womens dress (headdress or garment covering her whole body, but not face or hands)
Do not make friends with any but your own Impacts of beliefs about reconciliation on
people. (Surah 3:118) believers:
Niqab Piece of cloth which covers/ veils the face, worn by some Muslim women.
Do not take Jews or Christians as your allies. It allows couples to think before they
Polygamy The practice of marrying more than one wife. Allowed in Islamic law, as long as the man can treat
(Surah 5:51) divorce so that they dont get divorced
them equally.
hastily.