Peace
A: Why is peace important
Peace is one of the Meanings of Islam
The Qur'an teaches Muslims to live a peaceful life
Prophet Muhammad is a role model and led a peaceful life
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Justice
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Explain 2 reasons why peace is important to Muslims ( 5 marks )
Muslims believe that one of the meanings of Islam is 'peace' and one of Allah's characteristics is as a
'source of peace' . This is Important because Muslims look up to Allah and try to be like Allah and
show these actions in real life.
Peace is important because the aim of Islam is to create a peaceful society on a personal and global
scale. This is seen through, for example, the greeting of 'al-salami alaykum' (peace be upon you),
which a Muslim uses whenever they meet another Muslim . The Qur'an encourages this when it says
'when you are offered a greeting, respond with a better one or at least return it'
Peacemaking - The process of making peace by preventing or settling disputes
A: Outline 3 beliefs of peace-making
Peacemaking is at the heart of Islam
Muslims are taught to lead the way in peacemaking
Peacemaking can help to build a better society today
State 3 ways Muslims aim to make peace
Justice
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Explain two reasons why peace-making is important
Muslims believe that all humans are created by Allah and that everyone should be treated with respect so that
the world becomes a harmonious place in which to live. This is shown in the quote: 'be a community that calls
for what is good, urges what is right, and forbids what is wrong: those who do this are the successful ones
The Qur'an states that Allah commanded the messenger to peacemaker with other religions This shows how
Muslims believe peace-making is important as the Qur'an is the word of Allah. This is shown in the quote 'let
us arrive at a statement which is common to all'
, What is the importance of justice, forgiveness, reconciliation in peace-making?
Muslim believe that when reconciliation take place in peacemaking. Muslims believe that
god will bless those who make such efforts to bring about the desired reconciliation. This is
shown in the Quote: 'only those who are blessed with great righteousness,will attain to such
goodness.
The prophet Muhammad was seen as a very good peacemaker when he returned to Makkah
to liberate his enemies (who were scared he would slaughter them) forgave them in the
name of peace. This is important because Muhammad is seen as a role model and someone
that Muslims look up to.
How do Muslims work for peace?
Organisations such as the Muslim Peace Fellowship works against injustice and for peace, within
communities and nations globally
Shows commitment to peace on behalf of all Muslims
They are dedicated to make the beauty of Islam evident to the world
Conflict
Outline 3 ways conflict is caused
Politics and ideology
Religious arguments
Nationalism and ethnicity
A:Outline three ways Muslims respond to conflict
As one of the meanings of Islam is peace, Muslims aim to avoid conflict.
Muslims may fight in self defence , or by defending their religion
Muslims must use equal force in the conflict and not overstep the limits
Explain 2 reasons why Muslims are opposed to conflict (5 Marks)
As one of the meanings of Islam is peace, Muslims aim to avoid conflict. This is important because by
following the meanings of Islam you are enabling yourself to become a better Muslim
The Qur'an teaches that meetings and conferences that seek to achieve peace and avoid conflict are
blessed by Allah. This is shown by the quote: 'only in commanding charity, or good, or reconciliation
between people. To anyone who does these things, we shall give a rich reward' This is important
because Muslims might achieve Jannah
Explain 2 ways Muslims respond to the problems conflicts cause within society (5 Marks)
As one of the meanings of Islam is peace, Muslims aim to avoid conflict. Important because by following the
meanings of Islam you are enabling yourself to become a better Muslim
Islam teaches that if people are pure of heart and strive to put their differences aside, God will unite them.
However if all efforts to reach peace have failed, then war is permissible - but only under very strict conditions
This is shown in the quote: 'fight in God's cause against those who fight you, but do not overstep the limits'
A: Why is peace important
Peace is one of the Meanings of Islam
The Qur'an teaches Muslims to live a peaceful life
Prophet Muhammad is a role model and led a peaceful life
r
Justice
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Explain 2 reasons why peace is important to Muslims ( 5 marks )
Muslims believe that one of the meanings of Islam is 'peace' and one of Allah's characteristics is as a
'source of peace' . This is Important because Muslims look up to Allah and try to be like Allah and
show these actions in real life.
Peace is important because the aim of Islam is to create a peaceful society on a personal and global
scale. This is seen through, for example, the greeting of 'al-salami alaykum' (peace be upon you),
which a Muslim uses whenever they meet another Muslim . The Qur'an encourages this when it says
'when you are offered a greeting, respond with a better one or at least return it'
Peacemaking - The process of making peace by preventing or settling disputes
A: Outline 3 beliefs of peace-making
Peacemaking is at the heart of Islam
Muslims are taught to lead the way in peacemaking
Peacemaking can help to build a better society today
State 3 ways Muslims aim to make peace
Justice
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Explain two reasons why peace-making is important
Muslims believe that all humans are created by Allah and that everyone should be treated with respect so that
the world becomes a harmonious place in which to live. This is shown in the quote: 'be a community that calls
for what is good, urges what is right, and forbids what is wrong: those who do this are the successful ones
The Qur'an states that Allah commanded the messenger to peacemaker with other religions This shows how
Muslims believe peace-making is important as the Qur'an is the word of Allah. This is shown in the quote 'let
us arrive at a statement which is common to all'
, What is the importance of justice, forgiveness, reconciliation in peace-making?
Muslim believe that when reconciliation take place in peacemaking. Muslims believe that
god will bless those who make such efforts to bring about the desired reconciliation. This is
shown in the Quote: 'only those who are blessed with great righteousness,will attain to such
goodness.
The prophet Muhammad was seen as a very good peacemaker when he returned to Makkah
to liberate his enemies (who were scared he would slaughter them) forgave them in the
name of peace. This is important because Muhammad is seen as a role model and someone
that Muslims look up to.
How do Muslims work for peace?
Organisations such as the Muslim Peace Fellowship works against injustice and for peace, within
communities and nations globally
Shows commitment to peace on behalf of all Muslims
They are dedicated to make the beauty of Islam evident to the world
Conflict
Outline 3 ways conflict is caused
Politics and ideology
Religious arguments
Nationalism and ethnicity
A:Outline three ways Muslims respond to conflict
As one of the meanings of Islam is peace, Muslims aim to avoid conflict.
Muslims may fight in self defence , or by defending their religion
Muslims must use equal force in the conflict and not overstep the limits
Explain 2 reasons why Muslims are opposed to conflict (5 Marks)
As one of the meanings of Islam is peace, Muslims aim to avoid conflict. This is important because by
following the meanings of Islam you are enabling yourself to become a better Muslim
The Qur'an teaches that meetings and conferences that seek to achieve peace and avoid conflict are
blessed by Allah. This is shown by the quote: 'only in commanding charity, or good, or reconciliation
between people. To anyone who does these things, we shall give a rich reward' This is important
because Muslims might achieve Jannah
Explain 2 ways Muslims respond to the problems conflicts cause within society (5 Marks)
As one of the meanings of Islam is peace, Muslims aim to avoid conflict. Important because by following the
meanings of Islam you are enabling yourself to become a better Muslim
Islam teaches that if people are pure of heart and strive to put their differences aside, God will unite them.
However if all efforts to reach peace have failed, then war is permissible - but only under very strict conditions
This is shown in the quote: 'fight in God's cause against those who fight you, but do not overstep the limits'
