1. The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
To express differing approaches to issues of modesty
To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West
To analyse a synoptic approach of Islam in the West.
Ontological reality – student’s own opinion.

2. To express differing approaches to issues of modesty
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam. 1 2 3 4
Ontological reality – student’s own opinion.
Which one is beautiful?
To express differing approaches to issues of modesty

3. To express differing approaches to issues of modesty
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam. 1 2 3 4
Questions: What is your criteria for modesty? What makes someone modest? Is modesty in the eye of the beholder?
Which one is the most modest?
To express differing approaches to issues of modesty

4. To express differing approaches to issues of modesty
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam. 2 3 4
Niqab
Burka
Hijab
Match the terms with the dress
To express differing approaches to issues of modesty

5. To express differing approaches to issues of modesty
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
Words that a Muslim might typically use to describe the veil
Words that the kafir might typically use to describe the veil.
Who is to blame for negative interpretations of the veil?
To express differing approaches to issues of modesty

6. Interpret these quotes from your anthology.
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
‘Male imperialists known in their home societies for their intransigent opposition to feminism led the attack abroad against the "degradation" of women in Muslim societies and were the foremost champions of unveiling.’ Leila Ahmed
‘Typically, women – and the reaffirmation of indigenous customs relating to women and the restoration of the customs and laws of past Islamic societies with respect to women – are the centrepiece of the agenda of political lslamists.’ Leila Ahmed
The first quote suggests that Western men decided the veil represents repression. Ironically they also opposed feminism. The second quote suggests Islamists use women as a political chess pieces to return to cultural purity.
Interpret these quotes from your anthology.
What is the reason for such negative press about the veil?
To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West

7. To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
Modesty in the West
Swim suits
Single-sex changing rooms
Breastfeeding
What is generally considered to be immodest?
Do women have to cover more than men?
What is acceptable in the West? Nudity with family? Underwear around friends?
Low-riders
To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West

8. To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
Modesty in Islam
‘awrah is Arabic for ‘nakedness’. In reference to modesty, this relates to ‘intimate parts’ of the body which must be covered by clothing. Exposing these parts is sin. ‘awrah is not just for women. It also applies to men.
Interpret the texts from the Quran and Hadiths.
State who they are for.
Highlight text that might pose a problem for a Muslim in the West today.
How far do these quotes reflect the view that modesty is just for women?
To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West

9. To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
Read The Guardian article by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.
In pairs or threes, discuss the following:
How far do you agree with the article that the veil is a rejection of progressive feminist values?
Is the veil a way of controlling women?
How far do you agree with the conclusion that Muslims are not embracing modernity and equality today?
To interpret modesty in Islam and its relationship with the West

10. The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
Synoptic link
Philosophy
Postmodernity
Rejection of absolute morality
Read my exemplar and where there is a gap, complete this section to gain
6 marks for a synoptic link.
Extra thought: How does Jihad relate to today’s lesson?
To analyse a synoptic approach of Islam in the West.

11. Discuss in light of Muslim modesty in a Western world.
The relationship between the modern world and modesty in Islam.
‘If you feel no shame, you can do whatever you wish…’
Al-Bukhari
Discuss in light of Muslim modesty in a Western world.