Dealing with Conflict

Suggested Duration: 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

• To reinforce the idea that conflicts should be resolved peacefully
• To learn about the meanings of the word 'jihad'
• To learn that Islam and the Geneva Convention lay down very strict rules about the conduct of war
• To reinforce the command that suicide is haram

Key Words

• Haram, jihad, struggle, good, evil

Islamic Values

Islam encourages the peaceful resolution of all conflicts, but permits armed struggle in limited circumstances with very clear rules. In Islam the greatest struggle (jihad) is the individual's own battle against evil within.

Citizenship Values

Citizens are expected to abide by the law. Britain should only go to war with the consent of parliament. Britain, like most countries in the world, has signed up to the Geneva Convention, which lays down rules about the nature of warfare.

Resources

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1001: Lesson Objectives