Key Stage 3Lesson 07

Dealing with Racism

This lesson teaches that Islam and citizenship condemn racism and promote equality for all, using Prophet Muhammad's sermon at Arafat as an example.

7 Dealing with Racism

Suggested Duration: 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

  • To understand that Islam and citizenship condemn all forms of racism and teach equality for all humanity
  • To examine Prophet Muhammad's sermon (at Arafat) as a perfect vehicle for these teachings

Key Words

  • Equality, racism, prejudice, discrimination

Islamic Values

Islam encourages acceptance of all differences as part of God's design, regardless of race. Supremacy is based soley upon righteousness.

Citizenship Values

A good citizen respects differences among people and their opinions, regardless of their race, colour, religion or ethnicity.

Resources

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.0701: Lesson Objectives

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.0702(a): Faces of Islam

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.0702(b): Faces of Islam

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.0703: Racism Scenarios