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Marriage and the Family Flashcards

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What is Marriage known as in Islam?

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Nikah which is a marriage contract.

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Outline 3 Muslim beliefs about Marriage.

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1) Allah is believed to have created man and women for each other.
2) Islam encourages people to marry, following the examples of Muhammad
3) Marriage in Islam is intended to be for life.

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Outline 3 purposes on Marriage.

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1) To bring a man and women together to have children
2) To share love, companionship and sex which Allah’s intention for humans
3) To create a family and strengthen society.

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What is Cohabitation?

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Living together while not married

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Outline 3 alternatives to marriage, like cohabitation which Muslims believe.

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1) Sex is only permitted within marriage
2) Marriage helps to protect the couple from any sin and temptation they might face if they were not married
3) Performing the Nikah means the relationship is taken more seriously within marriage.

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What does Secular mean?

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not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

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Explain two reasons why Marriage is important to Muslims ( 5 marks )

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1) Muhammad encourages people to marry. In the Qur’an it states ‘Marriage is my Sunnah (practice). Those who do not follow my practices do not belong to me)
2) Provides stability for children and society

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Marriage is the most important duty of a Muslim’

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1) Muhammad encourages people to marry. In the Qur’an it states ‘Marriage is my Sunnah (practice). Those who do not follow my practices do not belong to me)
2) Provides stability for children and society
3) It acts as a moral safeguard and prevents Muslims from having relationship not treating sex as special.

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Marriage is the most important duty of a Muslim’

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1) Following ten Obligatory acts is more important
2) 5 pillars more important
3) Helping others Zakah

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘ The nikah is no longer relevant in modern day society’

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1) Non - religious people do not think Marriage is not important and relevant ( this is important because if people do not take marriage ceremony seriously, them their is no point of marriage)
2) People now choose to Cohabit ( if people live together without nikah it shows it is no longer relevant)
3) 70 % of marriage ends in divorce ( this shows people are not committed and not taking the nikah seriously.

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘ The nikah is no longer relevant in modern day society’

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1) It is relevant to Muslims as it is a Duty ( it is seen as an act of worship towards Allah, he will judge you on how well you have brought up children)
2) Muslims believe marriage and the family provide stability for children and the society. ( allows muslims to see how to live a good life in Allah’s eyes showing Nikkah as relevant
3) Without nikah cohabitation in Islam is wrong as it is pre-martial sex ( premartial sex is haram, as it is considered as a bad act as you aren’t committed to the person)

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What is Pre- martial sex?

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A sexual relationship which occurs before marriage.

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Outline 3 Muslim teachings about the nature of

relationships.

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1) Physical (Sexual desire is natural and to fulfill that is in marriage)
2) Emotional ( Committing each themselves to each other, both husband and wife become a means of comfort for each other)
3) Spiritual ( Marriage provides an individual with a soulmate for life)

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Outline 3 Muslim teachings about what sexual Relationships fufil.

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1) Sex is an act of worship ( purpose of procreation, which Allah intended)
2) Sex is a gift from Allah intended so that a couple can procreate.
3) Sex only should take place within marriage

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Explain two reasons why Muslims believe sexual relationships fulfill physical, emotional and spiritual needs?

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Sex is natural and a marriage is the correct context for a sexual relationship to take place ( it is important for a couple to satisfy each other needs and sex allows this)
2) Sex is seen in Islam as an act of Worship ( it is what Allah intended for them to do and they will be rewarded in afterlife, therefore fulfilling their spiritual needs)

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘ Sex is a gift from Allah’

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1) Muslims believe sex is a gift and what Allah intended for a married couple
2) Islam teaches sex fuflils physical, emotional and spiritual needs
3) slam teaches sex is an act of worship

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Sex is a gift from Allah’

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1) Society is changing and some people may believe that the idea of sex being a gift is outdated
2) Many atheists and humanists may challenge this, believing that sex is a gift for procreation but no religious basis.
3) Some may disagree, sex is a way of deepening a relationship rather than being a gift from God just for children.

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What is Homosexuality?

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Sexual relations between two people of same gender

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Outline the Muslim belief about Adultery?

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It is condemned as a Sin and punishment for it. In the Qur’an it says ‘And do not go anywhere near adultery: it is an outrage and an evil path’

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Sex before marriage is perfectly acceptable’

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1) Society is becoming less religious so more people think its more okay ( if more people find it okay more people will do it)
2) Shows your committed to your partner ( having sex shows you love your partner and that is what matters)
3) Sex is an act of worship ( Allah will reward you for procreating and therefore that will help you go to Al-Jannah)

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Sex before marriage is perfectly acceptable’

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1) It might spread diseases ( this means partners might be able to have baby)
2) Concentraptuion is not allowed so Muslims should only have sex during marriage to procreate( it shows commitment to your marriage as you want to take it to another step)
3) Sex should take place during marriage as it shows your committed to partner ( Allah wants you to procreate in a stable relationship)

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘No Muslim should be Homosexual’

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1) Main purpose of Marriage is to Procreate (therefore homosexual relationships cannot reproduce together they cannot be judged on their skills in bringing up a family)
2) Prophets influence, in the Qur’an ‘how can you practice this outrage’ ( this shows how Muslim role-models disagree and therefore others should follow as they use prophets as guidance)
3) It is a significant risk to show your homosexuality and be a Muslim (because it can lead to problems in family and Ummah)

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘No Muslim should be Homosexual’

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1) Allah has chosen to give free will to humans ( Allah has given freedom for people to live their own lives and so he shouldn’t have a problem with this)
2) Rise of Muslims who now support homosexuality (this shows that views about homosexuality are becoming more irrelevant as Bible is outdated)
3) Tradionational views on sex in Islam have been proven with time to be nothing but problematic ( opposing it can lead to Homophobia which is a foundation of most hate crimes who are being their natural self)

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Explain two reasons why Muslims are against sexual relationships outside marriage?

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1) Prevents children

2)

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Adultery is always wrong’

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1) It is a sin (if Muslim’s commit sin they will not be able to go to paradise)
2) it ruins family’s love and relationship ( it may ruin child making them underachieve and not socialise)
3) It is condemned by God in the Qur’an. (everything condemned by God means you are likely to go to hell)

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Adultery is always wrong’

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1) Society doesn’t deem adultery as a sin when a marriage breaks down. (when a marriage breaks down 2 people don’t live together anymore and can have sex with someone else)
2) One partner could be committing adultery and the other one is found out to do the same. ( this is important as adultery is something someone cant forgive and uses it against other the other person)

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What is a Same sex family?

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When a homosexual couple become parents, through either adoption or surrogacy

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What is A single parent family?

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When a parent is solely responsible for the children in the family.

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What is a Extended family?

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This also includes nuclear family, but the couples parents, aunts/ uncles and cousins nearby living together.

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What is a Nuclear family?

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Mother, father and children living as one unit.

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What is a Blended family?

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Two families uniting when parents meet partners.

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Explain 3 types of Family?

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1) Extended family
2) Nuclear family
3) Single parent

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What is Surrogacy?

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When a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth for a couple who are unable to have children

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Explain two reasons why there are more single parent and blended families than there used to be?

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1) More people getting divorced

2) Brings two groups together

35
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Outline 3 purposes of family in Islam

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1) Muslim parents to raise their children as Muslims
2) Strengthens Muslim communities
3) The family gives stability to society.

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Explain the importance of having a Family?

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1) Fulfills Allah’s wish of Procreation ( Muslims believe on the day of Judgement the quality of family life with be the deciding factor)
2) Muhammad encourages family life ‘Chose a religious woman, you will prosper’

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Family is not important today’

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1) A non religious individual may agree, they may of had bad experience.
2) Some people may prefer to be friends to family
3) Some people may have different types of family in society today, which may impact their own opinion.

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Family is not important today’

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1) Strengthens ummah
2) Family is where children are taught right and wrong and raised as good Muslims.
3) Muslims would argue that family provides stability and structure to society ( some non religious people might agree with this to)

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘there is no such thing as a normal family’

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1) many children are born outside of marriage, as many couples choose to Cohabit
2) Same sex marriages are allowed now
3) Attitudes have changed there isn’t one particular tpye that is normal

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘there is no such thing as a normal family’

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1) Nuclear family remains the most common type of family
2) A nuclear family is the most stable family which the Qur’an puts emphasis on
3) The only type of family Allah expects is a one with man and women.

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Muslims should have large families’

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1) Procreation is very important in Islam (it is the biggest factor of where one may end up on judgement day)
2) Strengthens the Ummah ( creates unity between all Muslims and provides Muslims with a big support network)
3)

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Muslims should have large families’

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1) They might be financially stable ( parents could jeopardise there children’s health and education)
2) May not bring up child properly( could go against them in day of judgement)
3) Cannot get fulfill 5 pillars of Islam

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Nuclear families are the most stable family to raise children’

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1) It is where Mother, father and children live together as one unit ( this is important because most Muslims place the greatest value on this type of family)
2) It upholds Muslim practices and a way of strengthening Ummah.
3) Muslims believe they have a responsibility to protect family values at a time when marriage is in decline( as divorce is wrong, as it is harmful of children)

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Nuclear families are the most stable family to raise children’

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1) Some parents are abusive or mistreat their children in a nuclear family (step parents in a blended family can provide a caring environment.
2) Might be problem in relationship
3) Blended families provide more support.

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Outline 3 ways Muslims can support the family

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1) Worship at Mosques (sense of community and the member of Ummah)
2) Counselling clinics (to solve family problems)
3) Children’s group (children socalise with other children of same faith)

46
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Outline 2 Rites of Passages.

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Adhan

Aqiqah

47
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What is Adhan?

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When a baby is born, the Adhan which is the shahadah is recited into the the right ear, usually by the farther, this means that the first words a baby hears are about Allah.The baby is given something sweet and parents may chew a little piece of date and rub the juice onto baby’s gums, as this was a practice of the prophet Muhammad.

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What is the Aqipah?

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It is when a baby’s scalp is shaved

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Describe two things that happen at Aqiqah?

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1) The baby’s scalp is shaved of hair ( this is to present cleanliness and to symbolize dedication to God)
2) A celebration dinner is held ( to welcome the child into the family)

50
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Explain two reasons why the provision of counselling is important for Muslims?

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1) Helps to resolve issue and problem in family
2) Gives Muslims a sense of identity and belonging ‘hold fast to God’s rope’ (suggesting they will stay and grow as one community)

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Outline 3 reasons why Muslims might be against the use of contraception?

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1) All life is sacred
2) Contraception interferes with God’s plan
3) Prevents Allah’s wishes of procreation

52
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Describe the reasons for the use of contraception?

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1) If pregnancy can led to mothers death

2) to save conceiving a child that might inherit an illness from a parent.

53
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What is family planning?

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A couple decides whether or not to have a child.

54
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Explain two reasons why a Muslim may accept the use of Contraception?

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1) Some believe Muhammad supported the withdrawal method (coitus interrupts) (this seems to be suggested in some Hadith )
2) Some accept non-permanent methods for use by married couples (They can then plan when to have their family)

55
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Explain two reasons why Muslims might be against the use of Contraception?

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1) It prevents procreation In the Qur’an it says do not kil your child in fear of poverty’.
2) Sanctity of life

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Using contraception is killing the potential for a child, which is effectively murdering’

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1) Allah wants married couples to procreate (going against his wishes)
2) Situation ethics
3) Prevents the Expansion of the Ummah

57
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List 3 ways a Muslim may request divorce from their partner.

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1) Unfaithfulness
2) Abuse
Apostasy (leaving Islam)

58
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What is Annulment?

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When it is declared that a marriage was never valid.

59
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Describe two reasons why Annulment might happen?

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1) A husband being absent for a long time, without keeping touch
2) Not being able to have children naturally

60
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Outline 3 main steps of Divorce.

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1) Initiation
2) Reconciliation
3) Completion

61
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Give 3 reasons for the statement ‘Divorce is damaging to children, Muslims should avoid doing it’

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1) Change a Muslims life

62
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Give 3 reasons for the statement ‘Divorce is damaging to children, Muslims should avoid doing it’

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1) Change a Muslims life
2) Mother is financially unstable
3) Can be bullied

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Give 3 reasons against the statement ‘Divorce is damaging to children, Muslims should avoid doing it’

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1) Divorcing someone might be the fundamental reason to live a good life ( marriage might of led to abuse)
2) There are several methods to get your marriage back on track. ( you can reconcile with your partner and talk through all the problems )
3) Situation ethics’

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Give 3 reasons for the statement ‘Divorce should not be a religious issue’

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1) Islam allows divorce (Allah still loves you)
2) Allah gave humans free will
3) Non religious people also get divorced ( therefore it is socially acceptable in society and should be judged equally)

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Give 3 reasons against the statement ‘Divorce should not be a religious issue’

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1) Divorce is detestable Allah says in the Qur’an ‘of all things he made lawful, he hates divorce’ ( divorce is disrespectful to him as marriage is a gift from Allah)
2) Prophet Muhammad didn’t get divorce
3) It threatens and damages family unit ( lead to problems in the family which isn’t desirable as family is considered to bring stability )

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Outline 3 ways men and women are equal in Islam.

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1) All judged the same on judgement day
2) Allah treats men and woman equally
3) Prophet Muhammad stated men and women are equal in religion and Education.

67
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Outline 3 roles of Women in the family.

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1) Women are expected to help raise children as good Muslims.
2) Women are requited to have children
3) Women are expected to look after the home.

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Outline 2 roles of men in the family.

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1) Men are seen to be the protectors of women

2) Men provide family, helping to raise children as Good Muslims.

69
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Explain two ways in which the role of men and women are understood in Islam?

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1) Men and women are seen to have equal responsibility ( to raise their children as Good Muslims).
2) Men and women are seen to have contrasting roles. (men are providers and women are the home keepers in charge of raising family)

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Men and women should be treated the same’

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1) Most Muslims believe men and women are equal in their roles within the family.
2) Sources of authority suggest men and women are equal (prophet Muhammad encouraged men and women to worship at the mosque. suggesting they should both be worshiping)
3) Muslims believe men and women were created equal by Allah.

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Men and women should be treated the same’

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1) Men and women are seen to have different roles in the family (suggesting inequality)
2) There are no female imams (showing that women cannot be trusted as sources of authority)
3) Qur’an teaches that men should support women because they are stronger ( shows Muslim beliefs about position in society, they are old fashioned)

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘Men and women are different, they should be treated differently’

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1) Historically men and women had different roles due to biological reasons ( men were stronger so hunted for food whereas mothers raised children, if rules change their would be confusion)
2) Women tend to be more sensitive to emotions compared to men. ( people don’t have to act cautious and men, then women, showing that two genders are treated differently)
3) Women have the ability to give birth to children and also breast feed them, whereas men are unable (this shows how women made to raise children and nurture them)

73
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Give 3 points against the statement ‘Men and women are different, they should be treated differently’

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1) Prophet Muhammad said ‘Men and women are equal in religion and education’
2) Providing for a family doesn’t require physical strength ( means that women can earn a wage and provide for the family just as men can)
3) Human rights acts states men and women are equal and it is illegal to discriminate against one or the other( if you break the law, then their would be imprisonment.

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Explain two non-religious attitudes to divorce?

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1) People should have the freedom to make decisions about their relationships
2) Individuals should have the chance to find love again.

75
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Explain two ways in which Muslims respond to gender discrimination?

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1) Organisations such as sisters in Islam ( they work to challenge gender inequality.
2) Nadiya Hussein inspired others through her own individual achievements in winning ‘The great brititish bake off’

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Explain two ways in which Muslims respond to gender discrimination?

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1) Organisations such as sisters in Islam ( they work to challenge gender inequality.
2) Nadiya Hussein inspired others through her own individual achievements in winning ‘The great British bake off’

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What is Gender discrimination?

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treating people less or more favorably because of their gender.

78
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What is Gender prejudice?

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believing that one gender is less or more important than another.

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Give 3 points for the statement ‘If more people followed Muslim teachings there would be less gender prejudice’

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1) Prophet Muhammad said ‘Men and women are equal in religion and education’
2) Men and women are spiritually equal and judged in the same way. (‘to whoever male of female, does good deeds and has faith, shall have a good life’)
3) Muslims have been led by women in religion, politics and war.

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Give 3 points against the statement ‘If more people followed Muslim teachings there would be less gender prejudice’

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1) Many Muslims believe that women cannot be religious leaders ( all imams are female)
2) Muslims accept that men are physiologically and physically different)
3) Qur’an suggests that women have been created to have children (showing subjective views)

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