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The Qur’an. Learning Intentions You will understand the respectful handling of the Qur’an and the tradition of memorisation. You will understand

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The Quran Learning Intentions You will understand the respectful handling of the Quran and the tradition of memorisation. You will understand the respectful handling of the Quran and the tradition of memorisation. You will be aware that Muslims use the Quran as their guide for living. You will be aware that Muslims use the Quran as their guide for living. What is the Quran? The Islamic Holy book. The Islamic Holy book. Muslims believe it is the direct word of Allah (God). Muslims believe it is the direct word of Allah (God). The word of God was revealed to the prophet Mohammed through the angel Jibril (Gabriel). The word of God was revealed to the prophet Mohammed through the angel Jibril (Gabriel). What does the Quran do? The Quran teaches Muslims how to worship. The Quran teaches Muslims how to worship. It teaches Muslims how to live good lives. It teaches Muslims how to live good lives. It also teaches Muslims how to treat other people. It also teaches Muslims how to treat other people. Hafiz Some special Muslims called, Hafiz, learn the verses of the Quran by heart so they can recite them to others. Some special Muslims called, Hafiz, learn the verses of the Quran by heart so they can recite them to others. Many Muslims do this today as a way of praising Allah. Many Muslims do this today as a way of praising Allah. Hafiz are highly regarded and respected. Hafiz are highly regarded and respected. Everyday Life The Quran is an essential part of everyday life at home and in the Mosque. The Quran is an essential part of everyday life at home and in the Mosque. It is read and recited through daily prayers, and at times of need when someone is ill or unhappy. It is read and recited through daily prayers, and at times of need when someone is ill or unhappy. The Quran tells people to dress modestly. Many Muslim women wear long clothing and veils over their heads to cover as much of their body as possible. Men and boys should not wear silk or gold jewellery. The Quran tells people to dress modestly. Many Muslim women wear long clothing and veils over their heads to cover as much of their body as possible. Men and boys should not wear silk or gold jewellery. Some examples from the Quran And we have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things and as guidance and mercy and good tidings for Muslims SURAH (16:89) And we have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things and as guidance and mercy and good tidings for Muslims SURAH (16:89) More Examples This is the book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what we have provided for them. This is the book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what we have provided for them. And who believe in what has been revealed before you, and of the hereafter they are certain in faith SURAH (2:2-4) And who believe in what has been revealed before you, and of the hereafter they are certain in faith SURAH (2:2-4) Some of the laws in the Quran are: Worship God and obey and be kind to your parents. Do not kill those who have not harmed you. Do not eat pork (as it is a filthy animal) Do not drink Alcohol or use any drugs, as these harm the body. Show forgiveness and be forgiving. Dont be evil to the person who has been evil to you be patient and forgiving. Pick two of these laws and explain why you think they are important Watch the video clip about the early life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)early-years/3032.html Muslim Dress Code Islam expects both men and women to be decently dressed. Children of Adam! We have given you clothes to cover your nakedness, and garments pleasing to the eye; Quran (7:25) Children of Adam! We have given you clothes to cover your nakedness, and garments pleasing to the eye; Quran (7:25) Children of Adam, dress well when you attend your mosques. Quran (7:31) Children of Adam, dress well when you attend your mosques. Quran (7:31) People should be covered from the navel to the knees. Based on religious tradition, many Muslims do not wear pure silk or gold or the special clothes associated with other religions. This prohibition is not mentioned in the Quran, but does appear in some writings associated with the Prophet. Enjoin believing women to turn their eyes away from temptation and to preserve their chastity; to cover their adornments (except such as are normally displayed; to draw their veils over their bosoms and not to reveal their finery except to [extended family and small children].. And let them not stamp their feet when walking so as to reveal their hidden trinkets. Quran (Sura 24:31) Prophet, enjoin your wives, your daughters, and the wives of true believers to draw their veils close round them. That is more proper, so that they may be recognized and not be molested. God is forgiving and merciful. Quran (sura 33:59) Juliet Davies 2006 Many governments have stated that they prefer Muslim women not to wear veils at all. The Koran, Islam's holy book and treated as the literal word of God, tells Muslims - men and women - to dress modestly. The Koran, Islam's holy book and treated as the literal word of God, tells Muslims - men and women - to dress modestly. Male modesty has been interpreted to be covering the area from above the navel to below the knee - and for women it is generally seen as covering everything except their face, hands and feet when in the presence of men they are not related or married to. Male modesty has been interpreted to be covering the area from above the navel to below the knee - and for women it is generally seen as covering everything except their face, hands and feet when in the presence of men they are not related or married to. The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil and is used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil and is used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. These scarves, regarded by many Muslims as a symbol of both religion and womanhood, come in a myriad of styles and colours. These scarves, regarded by many Muslims as a symbol of both religion and womanhood, come in a myriad of styles and colours. The type most commonly worn in the West is a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear. The type most commonly worn in the West is a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear. Hijab Al-Amira The al-amira is a two-piece veil. It consists of a close fitting cap, usually made from cotton or polyester, and an accompanying tube-like scarf. The al-amira is a two-piece veil. It consists of a close fitting cap, usually made from cotton or polyester, and an accompanying tube-like scarf. The shayla is a long, rectangular scarf popular in the Gulf region. It is wrapped around the head and tucked or pinned in place at the shoulders. The shayla is a long, rectangular scarf popular in the Gulf region. It is wrapped around the head and tucked or pinned in place at the shoulders. Chador The khimar is a long, cape- like veil that hangs down to just above the waist. It covers the hair, neck and shoulders completely, but leaves the face clear. The khimar is a long, cape- like veil that hangs down to just above the waist. It covers the hair, neck and shoulders completely, but leaves the face clear. The chador, worn by Iranian women when outside the house, is a full-body cloak. It is often accompanied by a smaller headscarf underneath. The chador, worn by Iranian women when outside the house, is a full-body cloak. It is often accompanied by a smaller headscarf underneath. Niqab The niqab is a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear. However, it may be worn with a separate eye veil. The niqab is a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear. However, it may be worn with a separate eye veil. The niqab attracted the attention of cabinet minister Jack Straw, who said he would prefer that Muslim women did not cover their faces. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf. The niqab attracted the attention of cabinet minister Jack Straw, who said he would prefer that Muslim women did not cover their faces. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf. The burqa is the most concealing of all Islamic veils. It covers the entire face and body, leaving just a mesh screen to see through. The burqa is the most concealing of all Islamic veils. It covers the entire face and body, leaving just a mesh screen to see through. There is a distinction between the hijab (literally "covering up" in Arabic) and the niqab (meaning "full veil"). There is a distinction between the hijab (literally "covering up" in Arabic) and the niqab (meaning "full veil"). Hijab is a common sight among Muslim women, a scarf that covers their hair and neck. Hijab is a common sight among Muslim women, a scarf that covers their hair and neck. Niqab consists of covering up completely, including gloves and a veil for the face - leaving just a slit for the eyes, or covering them too with transparent material. Niqab consists of covering up completely, including gloves and a veil for the face - leaving just a slit for the eyes, or covering them too with transparent material. The issue of covering in the UK news Oct 5 th 2006 The issue of Muslim women wearing veils was thrust into the spotlight last when Jack Straw said Muslim women who wore full veils made community relations difficult.Jack Straw He said he would prefer that women did not wear them because they acted as a "visible statement of separation and difference. On Saturday about 100 Muslim protesters shouted at Straw, a former foreign secretary and now leader of the house, as he arrived to hold a surgery at his constituency in Blackburn, Lancashire. Tell the faithful women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts and not display their beauty except what is apparent of it, and to extend their scarf to cover their bosom Koran, 24:31 (English translation) A Muslim teaching assistant, Aishah Azmi, suspended for wearing a veil in school told BBC radio that pupils had "never been a problem for pupils at the Heathfield Church of England Junior School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Aishah told BBC radio that pupils had "never complained" and said there had never been an issue about children having difficulty in understanding her talk through the garment. She said many of the pupils at the school were Muslim and would have been used to seeing their mothers wearing the veil.BBCHeathfield ChurchEngland Junior SchoolWest YorkshireBBC The BBC said Kirkless Council had asked her to take off her veil in class, but she told the Today programme she disputed their version of events. Azmi said she had always been willing to take her veil off in front of children, but had refused to do so in the presence of male colleagues.Kirkless Council A employment tribunal will consider the case. The issue of covering in the UK news Oct 14 th 2006 Reflections Explain in your own words the aim of this religious teaching (use the words rights & respect). Explain in your own words the aim of this religious teaching (use the words rights & respect). Compare Islam to Christianity. Why do you think Muslim women follow these religious teachings if Christian women dont follow St Pauls advice to cover themselves? Compare Islam to Christianity. Why do you think Muslim women follow these religious teachings if Christian women dont follow St Pauls advice to cover themselves? Give some suggestions as to why it is difficult for non- Muslims to understand this dress code. Try to support your answer with some examples. Give some suggestions as to why it is difficult for non- Muslims to understand this dress code. Try to support your answer with some examples. Analyse. Does this religious law meet its aims today? Analyse. Does this religious law meet its aims today? Muslim Food Laws You are forbidden carrion, blood, and the flesh of swine; also any flesh dedicated to any other than God. You are forbidden the flesh of strangled animals and of those beaten or gored to death; of those killed by a fall or mangled by beasts of prey (unless you make it clean by giving the death-stroke yourselves); also of animals sacrificed to idols. Quran (sura 5:3) Pork is forbidden. This means not only pork, bacon and ham, but also any product containing pig fat (lard). Meat must be slaughtered according to the halal tradition. To be halal, an animal which is to be eaten must be killed in a special way so that all the blood is removed. When the animal is being slaughtered, the butcher says Bismillah (in the name of Allah) to show that the food is provided by Allah to feed humanity. The animals throat is cut with a very sharp knife so that it becomes unconscious from loss of blood. If an animal is killed without following the above rules, anything from it is haram (forbidden). This includes its fat, and because animal fat can be used in a whole range of products, these may also be forbidden. Food cooked in the fat of a haram animal becomes haram. Of the beasts you have, some are for carrying burdens and others for slaughter. Eat of that which God has given you and do not walk in satans footsteps. Quran (sura 6:142) Restrictions are placed on which animals may be eaten. Camel and horse may not be eaten, while chicken, and beef are allowed. Lawful to you is what you catch from the sea and the sustenance it provides; a wholesome food, for you and for the seafarer. But you are forbidden the game of the land while you are on pilgrimage. (Quran Sura 5:96) Unlike the Jewish law, Muslims face no restrictions on seafood. They may eat fish, oysters, lobsters, clams, mussels, etc. Sources: Discovering Relisions by Sue Penney (Oxford: Heinemann, 1995). The Muslim World by Richard Tames (Hemel Hempstead: Macdonald Children's Books, 1989). The Koran translated by N.J. Dawood (London: Penguin Books, 1995) Other Laws Believers: wine and games of chance, idols and diving arrows, are abominations devised by Satan. Avoid them, so that you may prosper. Satan seeks to stir up enmity and hatred among you by means of wine and gambling, and to keep you form the remembrance of God and from your prayers. Will you not abstain from them? Quran (sura 5:90) Alcohol is haram, which is why it is forbidden in Muslim countries. No games of chance (lotteries, bingos, etc.) are allowed. Smoking is not haram, but it is discouraged because it harms the body and Muslims believe that it is wrong to harm anything which Allah created.