Year 9 - Religious education
Khalifah: Muslim perspectives on the Earth
Changing world: How should the Earth's resources be used?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will investigate how worldviews adapt teaching in the light of contemorary concerns. They will examine how Christians and Jews have responded to ideas of dominion with a focus on responsibility for the earth. They will examine attitudes to animals and Islamic ideas of reason.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to investigate Muslim attitudes to the Earth and explain how some Muslims live out being a khalifah.
Key Notes
- Within Islam, there is a vision for how to care for the Earth.
- The Qur'an speaks of humans are khalifahs who protect the Earth.
- The Qur'an emphasises Tawhid and mizan in the khalifah's role, highlighting the duty to prevent fasad.
- Cambridge Central Mosque and Easton Jamia Mosque support Muslims in living out this vision in real, practical ways.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Tawhid: oneness of God
- mizan: balance and harmonyin the universe
- khalifah: human stewardship and responsbility for the Earth
- fasad: corruption and disruption of God's natural order
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may think that Islam doesn't have much to say about environmental ethics.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Within Islam, there is a vision for how to care for the Earth. The Qur'an speaks of humans are khalifahs who protect the Earth.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Tawhid'
oneness of God.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Students may think that Islam doesn't have much to say about environmental ethics. Correction: Islamic teachings provide a strong and ancient vision for sustainable living.
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