Is It Fair (Islam)

Is It Fair (Islam)

1. Islam and roles of Men and Women

   • Men and women are equal before Allah
   • Have the same religious duty and will receive the same judgement
   • Women are allowed specific rights and protection (e.g. no sexual harassment; be cared for in pain and difficult times; be provided for)
   • Many Islamic women wear the hijab/headscarf. The reason given for this is to protect women

2. Racism (Racism, prejudice and discrimination are wrong)

   • Qur'an teaches that racism is wrong
   • People made in God's image equal
   • Prophet Muhammad chose a black African as his first prayer caller
   • Brotherhood of Islam lead Muslims to oppose all racism, prejudice and discrimination
   • Pilgrimage all wear same shows = before Allah

3. Wealth+Charity

   • It is not wrong to be wealthy
   • Money must be gained through honest means (halal) and hard work
   • Money should not be used to harm others
   • All Muslims are required to pay zakat 2.5% to the poor
   • Gambling or dishonesty in money is unacceptable- haram
   • Charging interest= haram

4. Justice

   • Allah rewards good and punishes bad
   • Give money to the poor-Zakah. Muslim Aid/ Islamic Aid
   • Qur'an says Allah is just...
   • Qur'an says Muslims should be just...
   • Shari'ah based on justice
   • Will be judged on whether they have promoted justice

5. Malcom X - Muslims against Injustice

   • Campaigned for black people rights in US- Father was assassinated by a white group (KKK)
   • Converted to Islam in prison
   • Followed example of Prophet Muhammad and spoke out against wrong treatment of black people
   • Encouraged black people to stand up and fight against their oppressors
   • Continued to stand up despite opposition like Prophet Muhammad did
   • He was assassinated in 1965

6. Islamic Relief- Promoting Justice

   • Works round the globe to help those in poverty Promotes Justice
   • Provides vital medication and health education
   • Tries to provide schools for those who have no education
   • Camapignes to try and change the system that keep people poor
   • Based on teachings in the Qur'an and Hadith which says that Muslims should help those who are less well off and promote justice

7. Key Words

   • Authority
     • Right or power over others
   • Discrimination
     • Treating people differently because of their race, gender, religion or class
   • Equality
     • Being treated the same
   • Identity
     • The personality and character of an individual
   • Injustice
     • Withholding someone's human rights
   • Prejudice
     • When a person is judged without any evidence because of their skin colour