Unit 1: Is it Fair

Unit 1: Is it Fair

1. Keywords

   • Authority
     • Power over others
   • Discrimination
     • Treating groups unfairly
   • Equality
     • Everyone has equal rights
     • Everyone is equal as we all descend from Adam and Eve.
     • Jesus befriended lepers, outcasts and women showing that he thought we are all equal
   • Identity
     • Sense of who you are
   • Injustice
     • Where everyone is not treated with fairness
   • Prejudice
     • Judging people without cause

2. Wealth & Charity

   • Christianity
     • Wealth is God-given but won't bring happiness
     • Material wealth should be shared with others
       • Shows their love and compassion to those in need
     • Jesus was charitable
   • Islam
     • All wealth is a gift from Allah
     • The more money you have, the more generous you should be
     • Zakat, one of the 5 Pillars teaches to give 2.5% of your income to charity

3. Human Dignity

   • Christianity
     • The Bible teaches that humans are important as they were created in God's image
       • Links with equality
   • Islam
     • Humans are the highest and most important of Allah's creations
       • Unlike Christianity, they aren't made in his image
     • "He has made you His ruling agents in earth" Qur'an

4. Islam Equality

   • All people are equal but not the same - everyone has different roles
   • Muhammad showed in his actions that all men should be treated equally
   • During prayer, everyone stands shoulder-to-shoulder to show equality before God