To use quotes from the Qur’an, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the work of Malcolm X to understand Muslim views towards racial harmony.

Grades CYou will be able to describe what

the Qur’an, the Prophet Muhammad and being part of the Ummah can teach about

racial harmony.

Grade BYou will be able to explain how

Malcolm X followed the teachings of Islam and how he

promoted racial harmony.

Grade A-A*You will be able to evaluate

whether religion can help promote racial harmony.

This is a picture of Muslims at prayer.What clues can you get from this photo about Muslim

attitudes towards racial harmony? (jot down some ideas in the back of your book)

What does Islam teach about racism and equality?...

‘O humanity, I am the messenger of God to you

all!’(Surrah 7:158)

‘People descended from Adam, and Adam was made out of dust. There is no

superiority for an Arab over an non-Arab, neither for a white man over a black man...’

‘all people are as equal as the teeth of a comb.’

'Allah does not look upon your

outward appearance, he looks upon your

hearts and deeds'.

Islam is opposed to racism.The Qur’an teaches that all people were created equally by Allah.

No race can claim to be superior to another.The Prophet also taught that everyone is equal and the only thing that

separates one person from another is their good/bad actions.In Islam all races are EQUAL and loved by Allah.

One of the most important of all teachings in Islam is that EVERY Muslim is part of the UMMAH (the worldwide Muslim community).

How racial harmony is

shown in Islam

Muslims from all over the

world make a ______ at least once in their

lifetime. This is called _____

Muslims all ________ together in Arabic.

During the

month of _______

all Muslims

join together

to_______

All Muslims worldwide pray facing

__________

This helps Muslims to understand that being a Muslim is not about race but about faith, which is beyond race or skin colour.

How does this promote/support racial harmony?

Grades CYou will be able

to describe what the

Qur’an, the Prophet

Muhammad and being part of

the Ummah can teach about

racial harmony.

For your exam you will need an EXAMPLE of a Muslim who worked to promote racial harmony.

The best example to use isMALCOLM X (1925-1965)

He was an African-American Muslim who became active in

campaigning for racial equality.He believed Hajj was the

greatest example of racial harmony.

• http://www.biography.com/articles/Malcolm-X-9396195

Malcolm X, believed that Islam was 'black religion' until he made the Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) in 1964.

He saw amongst the millions of pilgrims all races were represented and were equal in the eyes of Allah.

While on pilgrimage, Muslims wear white garments to show their equality.

In what ways did Malcolm X follow the

teachings of the Qur’an and the

Prophet?

How didMalcolm X

support/promote racial harmony?

In what ways does Hajj help improve racial

awareness/ harmony among Muslims?

Grade BYou will be able to explain how

Malcolm X followed the teachings of

Islam and how he promoted

racial harmony.

‘Religion does not help racial harmony.’Do you agree?

Grade A-A*You will be

able to evaluate whether

religion can help promote

racial harmony.

List 3 reasons WHY Muslims should promote racial harmony...