Holy war and jihad

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Learning objectives:To understand what is meant by ‘holy war’ and ‘jihad’.

To explain the differences between them.

TaskTaskColour-code the text:

What a holy war is How something is classified as a holy war Examples of holy wars

Extension: Why do you think during the Crusades

that both Christians and Muslims thought their war was holy? Can both sides be supported by God?

CAN WAR EVER BE CAN WAR EVER BE SEEN AS HOLY?SEEN AS HOLY?

Discussion...

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Watch the clip:

Some up what the clip is about in no more than 30 words.

Do you agree/disagree with Harry Garnett? Give reasons for your answer.

Suggest three further questions you would like to ask Harry.

Video: The broken commandment

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Jihad is the Arabic word meaning ‘to struggle’.

There are two types of Jihad:Greater jihad is to fight against

temptation in someone’s personal life

Lesser jihad is a military struggle in defence of Islam, self-defence and justice

Task:Copy in the two types of jihad and draw a picture for each one.

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There are important rules for Jihad.

1.Stick in your sheet.

2.Rank the rules in order of importance for you.

TaskTaskUsing the rules for lesser jihad, read through the

problems the four villages face.Give reasons to help and not to help – this must be

based on the rules of jihad.

Rank who should be helped, based on jihad. Why would they be helped?

Extension: 1. Which village would you help without using the rules

of jihad? Why?2. Is the village different from the one that should be

helped based on jihad? Why would this be the case?

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HOLY WAR AND JIHAD?

Think, Pair, Share

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Which one do you agree with the most: holy war or jihad?

Why?

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