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Charity and generosity

Muslims: What are the joys and challenges of being Muslim in Britain?

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will examine contemporary Muslim life in Britain. They will analyse the history of the Muslim community and the fact that this relationship stretches over centuries. They will learn that Islam in the UK is diverse, multi faceted but also suffers from prejudice.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand the importance of charity and generosity for Muslims today in the UK and worldwide.

Key Notes

  • Charity is important in Islam because it helps Muslims get closer to God (Allah) and support the ummah.
  • Muslims are connected through the ummah, a worldwide community.
  • Giving zakat is one way Muslims support each other and stay connected to the ummah.
  • There are different ways Muslims show generosity to help the community.
  • Interviewing different Muslims will help us better understand different Muslim worldviews.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • generosity: being kind and giving to others without expecting anything back
  • zakat: one of the requirements for Muslims: giving money or help to people who are poor or in need
  • ummah: the word Muslims use to describe the worldwide community of all Muslims, like one big family that shares the same faith
  • community: a group of people who have things in common; a community can be a neighbourhood, a city or join people around the world

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Zakat is just like giving to any charity.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Charity is important in Islam because it helps Muslims get closer to God (Allah) and support the ummah. Muslims are connected through the ummah, a worldwide community.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'generosity'

being kind and giving to others without expecting anything back.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Zakat is just like giving to any charity. Correction: Zakat is a specific type of giving that Muslims must do every year if they have enough wealth.

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