To use media clips, quotes from the Qur’an and the journey of Hajj to understand Muslim teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation. Grade C All will be able to match quotes from the Qur’an to their meanings to summarise Muslim teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation. Grade B Most will be able to explain the importance of reconciliation in Islam using the journey of Hajj to provide examples. Grade A/A* Some will be able to express an opinion on Muslim teachings about forgiveness and reconciliation. What are you initial reactions to this clip? Why did she forgive the Nazi’s? Complete PAGE 87 question ONE of your REVISION WORKBOOK. http://pbsamerica.co.uk/for giving-dr-mengele Islam (like Christianity) teaches that conflicts should be resolved by forgiveness and reconciliation. Match up the quotes with the correct meanings and write a short summary of Muslim beliefs on forgiveness and reconciliation. Grade C All will be able to explain the basic Muslim teachings of forgiveness and reconciliation. Use the following picture EXPLAIN four reasons (POINTS) why forgiveness is important to Muslims. One of the names for Allah is MERCIFUL Muslims are taught that if they realise they have done wrong and promise not to do the same again they will be forgiven by Allah (He will show MERCY). On the day of judgement Allah will show forgiveness and mercy to.... ...those who show mercy and forgiveness to their fellow humans. Muslims are taught that if they want to go to paradise on the Day of Judgment they must have shown mercy/forgiveness to others. Muslims recognise they are all part of the UMMAH and so should have good relationships with each other. UR Muhammad taught that people should forgive and reconcile so... ...they should follow by example and follow his teachings. There are many teachings in the Qur’an about forgiveness and reconciliation.... ‘If a person forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from God’ (Surah 42:40) The Qur’an is full of passages about the forgiveness of Allah and of his instructions that Muslims should also forgive. It is important they follow the will of Allah. ‘A kind word with forgiveness is better than charity followed by injury’ (Surah 2:263) ‘Live as fellow brothers and sisters, as Allah has commended you’ (Hadith) These mean... One very important way in which Muslims follow the teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation is during HAJJ. UR http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/introduction-to-hajj-the-fifthpillar-of-islam/3257.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/hajj-day-two/3259.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/hajj-day-three/3261.html Watch the following clips – pick TWO examples from HAJJ and use them as EXAMPLES for two of your POINTS on why forgiveness is important to Muslims. Before going on Hajj A Muslim is expected to purify themselves. As part of this they must make peace with those they have fallen out with and ask for forgiveness from those they we have wronged. The IHRAM worn are a symbol of this purity. IHRAM = a state of being sacred. The white robes show equality and selflessness. All Muslims wear the same to show equality and brotherhood as part of the UMMAH (The worldwide Muslim community). Mount Mercy On the 2nd day of the pilgrimage known as the "Day of Arafat” the pilgrims spend the entire day standing (or sitting) near the Mount of Mercy, asking Allah for forgiveness and making supplications. Stoning of the Devil While this ritual does signify the defiance of the devil, Muslims keep reciting the praises of Allah and ask for forgiveness throughout. Grade B Most will be able to explain the journey of Hajj illustrates the importance of forgiveness in Islam Is there anything that is UNFORGIVABLE? Some Muslims would argue that working against Islam and denying Muslim principles is UNFORGIVABLE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgavanKbv fI Was the reaction of protesting Muslims shown in this clip in line with Muslim teachings? Do you agree or disagree with the protests? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgavanKbv fI Were the creators of south park out of line with this episode? Is the reactions of the Muslim in the clip in line with Muslims teachings on conflict and forgivingness? ‘Religious believers should always forgive those who do wrong against them.’ In your answer you should refer to one religion other than Christianity. COMPLETE PAGE 87 QUESTION 2 (ii) mark Give reasons why others some (i) Do YOU agree? Swap with a partner and each I…… because… work in people might disagree WITH GREEN YOU. PEN Some people might disagree The type of question (D) and the marks for I also…… because… with me because… each question (6). Also… Finally I… because…. Finally… Please comment – giving a POSITIVE and a REMEMBER: Points should be DETAILED TARGET Grade A/A* Some will be able to express an opinion on Muslim teachings about forgiveness and reconciliation. Draw a pyramid in the back of your books and spit it into 3... Think of a question you would like answering. What have you been reminded of today? What have you learnt today?