In Unit 1, we’ll go back to the basics, helping your child to understand the meaning of Islam and the manifestation of peace. What is our obligation as Muslims to care for our communities regardless of people’s faith or non-faith? What is the meaning of rahim? Why and how do we embrace non-Muslims as equals? We will also introduce the social justice context for which the Quran was revealed.
Lesson 1 - What is Islam?
Learning Objectives
Objective 1 - The meaning of Islam
Objective 2 - Peace can only come when all of God’s creations feel safe and are treated with love, respect, and dignity
Objective 3 - How does unity among humankind bring happiness and peace to all?
Lesson 2 - What is the Quran?
Learning Objectives
Objective 1 - The Quran as a book with messages of guidance from God
Objective 2 - The five pillars of Islam helps us understand how it brings us to peace
Objective 3 - The celebration of Eid and its importance in Islam
Lesson 3 - Meaning of Rahim
Learning Objectives
Objective 1 - The meaning of one of God’s names - Al-Rahim
Objective 2 - The meaning of the word "Kind" and its place in Islam and other religions of the world
Objective 3 - The many ways we can show kindness towards others
Lesson 4 - Muslim Identity & Human Rights
Learning Objectives
Objective 1 - All God’s creations are made equal
Objective 2 - We are all human and therefore have the same basic rights.
Objective 3 - What is a conflict and how can we resolve conflicts peacefully?
Objective 4 - How can we be peacemakers on Earth?
