For the GCSE Pearson Edexcel B Religious education qualification, these documents are specific to 1c of Islam and 3b of Christianity. Check with your teacher for the exact specification as some topics may differ.
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MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY What are Muslim teachings about sexu
means of having children. Sexual relati
relationships should only take place wi
2.1 – Marriage
Physical; Sexual desire is natural and M
Marriage is a recognised union or legal contract between two people who have agreed to commit their lives to each other.
that He created spouses from among y
What is the significance of marriage in Muslim life? In Islam, marriage is known as nikah. It is the foundation of a Muslim family. The Emotional; The Qur’an teaches that by
Prophet Muhammad valued married life; of comfort for each other – ‘They are [
Spiritual; Muslims believe that marriag
Marriage is significant to Muslims for many reasons: spouses and offspring’ – Qur’an, Surah
conduct for one another
• It is considered a religious duty and follows the practise of the Prophet Muhammad What are Islamic teachings on sexual r
• It promotes the sharing love and companionship between two people
• It acts as a moral safeguard and prevents Muslims from having causal relationships and not treating sex as special Premarital sex; The Qur’an and Hadith
• It provides a framework for a couple to have children and raise them up in Islam sin – ‘Stay well away from committing
• It symbolises religious and social unity as it brings people together
Muslims believe that any situation that
discourages boys and girls mixing freel
‘Marriage is my Sunnah (practice). Those who do not follow my practise do not belong to me – Hadith – Sahih Al-Bukhari
man and woman who are not related a
Marriage is still popular in the UK, although less so compared to half a century ago. Changes in social attitudes towards marriage
Adultery; Adultery is also condemned b
means that many couples are choosing to cohabit, because they do not consider getting married to be very important.
anywhere near adultery; it is an outrag
For many non-religious people, including atheists and Humanists, marriage;
What are Islamic teachings on homose
unnatural and goes against Allah’s will
• Is a public declaration of a couple’s love . Can provide financial and emotional stability for the family
a homosexual relationship.
• Can often lead to divorce . Confirms a commitment two people have made for each other
• Requires a wedding ceremony which many people cannot afford Muslim attitudes towards homosexuali
Muslim responses; Muslims oppose alternatives to marriage, like cohabitation, because; society because of their sexual acts – ‘H
lust after men rather than women – Q
• Sex is only permitted within marriage . Marriage helps to protect the couple from any sin and temptations they
In many Muslims countries, such as Ira
might face if they are not married
Muslim countries, such as Turkey, hom
• Performing the Nikah means the relationship is taken more seriously within marriage UK, homosexuality is legal and homose
What are Muslim teachings about marriage? Most Muslims marry someone they have known for some time, or have been What are non-religious attitudes to sex
introduced to by family, friends and also by Muslim match making services.
say that people should make informed
social attitudes in the UK have changed
While many Muslim matches are arranged, forced marriages are against Islamic law - ‘You who believe, it is not lawful for you to
inherit women against their will – Qur’an Surah 4:19 • Traditional vires and religious
Nikah is a solemn and sacred contract between a man and a woman. The bride must give her consent and is traditionally represented • Adultery is not illegal
at the ceremony in a mosque by a male guardian, such as her father. In Nikah, there is a special proposal and an acceptance between • Premarital sex allows people
bride and groom. In Sunni communities this is front of a least two witnesses. The groom gives a mahr (dowry) to his bride as agreed • Homosexuality is natural and
between them. • Opposing homosexuality can
• The availability of contracept
One of the purposes of human life is procreation, which Muslims believe should only happen when a couple is married – ‘People, be
mindful of your Lord, who created you from a single soul, and from it created its mate, and from the pair of them spread countless Muslim responses;
men and women far and wide – Qur’an, Surah 4:1.’
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