Transcript NINIAN_SMART_LESSON_10_NEW

The Social and
Institutional Dimension
LO: to be able to evaluate
the social dimension of
Islam
What does
Social
and
Institutional
mean ?
What social or institutional
groups/situations are you
part of?
Draw a picture of you in your social
situation.
Write a letter to a friend explaining why
being part of your social group is important
and why they should join.
Dear ______
As you may know I am part of _____________________
Its really good as it allows me to__________.
I think you should consider joining this club/group
because________.
When we meet we are like one big community. The good things
about being a community are_________.
I know you would enjoy this, so please consider being part of it.
Many thanks
Your Name.
Social in Islam
In Islam there is a great emphasis put
onto prayer and the Ummah.
The Ummah is the ‘brotherhood’ of
Islam.
Muslims believe that we are all one
family, there are no ‘chosen’ races.
Copy this table into your book
Praying on their own
Praying with other
people
No excuses
The clip you are about to watch is a
montage of pictures and scripture.
As you watch the clip tally how many
times prayer happens individually
and how many times as a group:
Individual vs. group
Why do you think Muslims pray
together with other people?
Why do you think the idea of the
Ummah (community) is so important
to Muslims?
What is your religion about?
What things happen in your religion
which include a social dimension?
What other examples can you think
of where religions join together as a
community or in a social way?
Is it important for religions to
celebrate their faith together or
individually?
Reasons why?
Reasons why?
I think its important for religions to celebrate their faith………………
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