Is It Fair?

Is It Fair?

1. Muslim attitudes to wealth:

   • It isn't wrong to be wealthy
   • Money must e gained through halal means and hard work.
   • All Muslims are required to pay 2.5% of their wealth to charity

2. "Treat others as you would like to be treated" Golden Rule -Jesus

3. Christian attitudes about justice:

   • Jesus said that the rich should share with the poor
   • God will reward the good and punish the bad.
   • Christians believe in justice because Bible shows God is a God of justice.
   • God created men and women in his image so they are all equal

4. Keywords: authority, discrimination, equality, identity, injustice, prejudice

5. Martin Luther King

   • Christian
   • Campaigned and stood up for the rights of black people using non-violent methods
     • For example, used sit-ins, boycotts and marches
   • Followed Jesus' teachings about loving your enemy

6. Muslim teachings about men and women:

   • Men and women are equal before the eyes of God
   • Men and women have the same religious duty and will undergo the same judgement by Allah
   • Women are allowed specific rights and protection

7. Christian Aid

   • work in over 60 countries in the developing world
   • Campaigning for equality in the whole world and for no injustice
   • Christian basis: God loves the world and everyone in it and they follow Jesus Golden Rule

8. Islamic Relief

   • Works around the globe to help those in poverty
   • Based on teachings in the Quran and Hadith that Muslims should help those worse off than themselevs
   • Providing vital healthcare, food and campaigning for equal rights for poor

9. Malcolm X

   • Campaigned for black people's rights in the US
   • Followed example of Prophet Muhammed (SAW) and stood up to injustice
   • Encouraged black people to stand up and fight against oppressors
   • Converted to Islam in prison