Relating to the News Dealing with Islamophobia One Unit Three lessons By: Manal Abbas 9 th (4)

Lesson 1

Background You have all heard the news about the abusive film/cartoons on prophet Mohammad. We also witnessed a large wave of protests against it mainly in the Muslim world. What have you heard?

I am not sharing the abusive movie nor the cartoons because of their offensive nature.

Watch this videovideo

Questions for Discussion How do you feel about people who insult Prophet Muhammad? What is the Mufti of Egypt suggesting? Do you agree with him? How do you think a Muslim can defend Prophet Muhammad?

HW Look up the meanings of this Word List hatredFreedom of speech trialignoranceHumiliate ProtestsalutationignoranceDiscriminationAbuse abusive toleranceBigotryintoleranceAngerexclude apologyStereotypesProphetAspirationpatience Raise awarenessracismreligionprejudicehope

Search The Word List Find at least three synonyms. Find words under the heading of “diversity” Find at least three antonyms Find words under the heading of “fear”

Lesson 2

What do you see? Look at the picture. Describe what you see. Rage is usually a major response on the abusive movies/materials regarding Islam or the prophet. Is there another way? Mention two. Can rage solve any problem? Would rage make the cartoonists/director who abuse Islam stop?

What is Islamophbia? A Definition Read this linklink

Discussion According to the definition, what does it mean to be an Islamophobe? How ignorance and narrow mindness contribute to Islamophobia? What should Muslims do?

What do you see in these two pictures? Describe them in sentences. What religious affiliation do you see? How would you describe them together? Watch this video this video “It`s A Game” By Sami Yusuf

Listen to the song again.Fill in the missing blanks: (for the whole lyrics click here Where are you in my_________? You feel so _______ but so far When All I want is to ________ Your ________in front of me You make me ______ around Shadows in the _________ Only for the sunrise To ______n my eyes Makes me ______ to my feet Walk around the city streets Hoping that I'll_____you By my side Then I feel your sunlight ________and so bright Feeling I'm in your arms For a while Hours pass like a _____ Moving through the _____ trees Hand in hand you and me With your ________ (chorus) I ______ you in my life Like the air with which I _______ ________ upon my beloved So let them say what they want to say Salutations upon my beloved It's the same game they always play Salutations upon my beloved I'll ______ my ears the other way Salutations upon my beloved It makes no _____ either way Salutations upon my beloved It's a game they're always going to play Let them say what they want to ______ Salutations upon my belovedher

Analyzing the song: Choose two questions of the following and answer in (30-40 words) for each: 1. Why do you think Sami Yusuf called the song “It`s A Game”? Explain. 2. What is the message behind the video? Describe it in your own words. 3. Write down a paragraph or two describing Sami Yusuf`s point of view on the abusive cartoons of our beloved prophet (pbuh) 4. How relevant is Sami`s message to the teachings of our beloved prophet (pbuh)?

Discussion What causes people to be afraid of Islam? What can you do? Key Words Ignorance Media Lack of social interaction

HW Read the responses of these students What are they doing? Relate to the topic and approach.students

Lesson 3

“The struggle against racism should be holistic and indivisible: an attack on one minority group is an attack on all.” American Teachers Union Discussion How much do you agree with the above quote? Why?

Students write Read this student's responseresponse

Discussion What does the student suggest for the UN? Do you think it is possible? Have you heard politicians or celebrities addressing this issue?

“Imagine” John Lenon Read and ListenListen

What are the themes John Lenon is singing about?

Analyze the message behind the song 1.What was Lennon's vision? Give examples. 2.What is the meaning of the title of the song? 3.What's your vision of ? What do you wish for? What are you afraid of? What kind of world will it be if we all live in peace?

1. Please write your point of view on the mockery/abuse of a specific group of people or religions. 2. Would you do the same under the right of freedom of speech? What are you demands or aspirations? Note that the late American produced film does not represent the whole American community.

Students Protest, Students Write Check this LinkLink

Discussion Look at the following picture. Read what this young lady wrote. What do you think? Share your opinion. Would you do the same if few Muslims insult Jews,Christians, or any other faith?

HW Choose one Question: Write words answering this question 1.What can you do to push the celebration of diversity in your school/community/country 2. Write about your “Imagine”. You can write in two paragraphs,a poem, a speech or a letter

Resources Inspiring Quotes on Diversity Lyrics of Imagine Imagine, official video Useful Phrases Islamophobia Watch / John Lenon Biography

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