Just War Theory (Islam)
In this lesson, we will focus on the Islamic just war theory. We will explore Jihad and just war theory and Muslim attitudes to conduct in war.
Just War Theory (Islam)
In this lesson, we will focus on the Islamic just war theory. We will explore Jihad and just war theory and Muslim attitudes to conduct in war.
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Key learning points
- Jihad and just war theory.
- Muslim attitudes to conduct in war.
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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7 Questions
Q1.
Which notable Christian thinker created the just war theory?
St Anselm
St Augustine
St Irenaeus
Q2.
What areas of conflict do rules of the just war theory cover?
None of the above
Only how war should be fought
Only when you can go to war
Q3.
Which of these statements is true about how the concept of sanctity of life can be applied to the the just war theory.
It can only be used to oppose the theory
It can only be used to support the theory
None of the above
Q4.
Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Started by the Government or rightful leader"
Just cause
Last resort
Proportional
Q5.
Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Use a suitable amount of force, do not use excessive force"
Correct authority
Just cause
Right intention
Q6.
Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "All other ways of solving the dispute must have been tried"
Chance of success
Correct authority
Proportional
Q7.
Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Correcting an injustice, defending yourself or others"
Chance of success
Correct authority
Last resort
8 Questions
Q1.
Which of these key terms is best defined by 'bringing about what is right and fair'?
Forgiveness
Peace
Reconciliation
Q2.
Which condition of the Islamic just war theory can be defined as "Defending your own state from aggression"?
Correct authority
Last resort
Tyrannised
Q3.
Which condition of the Islamic just war theory can be defined as "All other ways to solve the dispute must be attempted before war"?
Correct authority
Just cause
Self defence
Q4.
Which of these terms is best defined by "a selfish desire for something"?
Retaliation
Self-defence
Q5.
Which of these terms is best defined by "acting to prevent harm to yourself"?
Greed
Retaliation
Q6.
Which religions traditionally may accept that conflict can sometimes be necessary in order to defend yourself?
Christianity
Islam
Neither Christianity or Islam
Q7.
Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?
Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr made forgiveness entirely impossible.
Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr made reconciliation entirely impossible.
Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr were completely unjust.
Q8.
Islam comes from the word 'salam'. What word can 'salam' be translated to?
Humble
Love of Allah
Submission