5 Active Citizenship
Suggested Duration: 60 minutes
Learning Objectives
- To discuss and understand 'active citizenship'
- To demonstrate that active citizenship is part of the Islamic tradition
- To explore the relationship between British Muslims and the global Muslim community – the ummah
Key Words
- Active citizenship, complacency, voluntary work, ummah
Islamic Values
Islam promotes unity among all communities, and encourages Muslims to be proactive and engage with their society for the common good of all humanity.
Citizenship Values
Citizenship encourages everyone to be proactive within their schools and local communities. It also encourages proactive involvement in local, national and international issues in order to address the problems of our time.
Resources
Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.0501: Lesson Objectives Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.0502: Agree or Disagree Statements
Activities
Ask some quick questions based on your last lesson. Share the lesson objectives.