
Muslims Vol.2
This is the second volume of this series to explore Muslim believing, expressing and living. As with the first volume, we aim to provide authentic, first-hand resources to use in the classroom. Our focus on ‘Muslims’ rather than ‘Islam’ seeks to avoid any essentialising of Muslim belief and practice, allowing for close examination of particular beliefs (e.g. angels, pp. 13-13) and attitudes (e.g. towards animals, pp. 14-15), and also opening up something of the diversity of Muslim voices (e.g. of teenagers, pp. 8-11; on being Sufi, pp.6-7: and the vibrant art of Teakster, pp.32-33).

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- Diving in: thoughtful starting points
- Essential information: the Sunni and Shi’a divide
- Essential diversity: being Sufi
- Essential beliefs: angels in the Qur’an
- Case study: Animals and Islam
- Data on Muslims in Britain
- A week in the life of a mosque: what happens?
- How are Islamic charitable principles met in today’s world?
- Scholarly views: learning about Islam – Jenny Berglund and Bill Gent
- Examining art: Teakster
- Essential text: how is the meaning of the Qur’an understood?
External links
Muslim diversity: a community of communities
Muslim diversity
Persian manuscripts from the British Library’s collection of 11,000
Mosques in Britain:
- ExternalHeritage Calling website: 5 Magnificent English Mosques
- ExternalHistoric England website: The British Mosque
- ExternalDaily Mail: Britains stunning mosques revealed
Green mosques:
Open My Mosque:
- ExternalFacebook: Open my mosque
An inclusive mosque:
- ExternalMuslim Women’s Council
- ExternalThe Inclusive Mosque Initiative
Lived religion
- ExternalBBC: 'What do artists do all day'
- External'You get me'
Reports from Faith Matters
- ExternalMuslim converts
- ExternalThe Role of Righteous Muslims
- ExternalFactsheets
- ExternalMuslim arrivals to the UK
- ExternalThe Muslim 500
- ExternalMuslim Engagement and Development (MEND)
- ExternalRunnymede Trust: The New Muslims
External links
- ExternalPew Research on agreement between the two branches on Islam
- ExternalTrueTube film on Sunni and Shi’a
- ExternalBBC article indicating 5% of Muslims are Shi’a
- ExternalBritish Muslims in Numbers MCB cencus report 2015
- ExternalPew Forum infographic on Muslim unity and diversity
- ExternalNP Data on mapping the global Muslim population
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- InternalThe Sunni-Shi’a divide – sources of authorityA resource on the Sunni-Shi ía divide, exploring differences in religious authority within Islam, focusing on the Quran, Hadith, and leadership roles.
External links
- ExternalRazwan Ul-Haq’s website
- ExternalInterview by Joan Bakewell with Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad on Radio 3 programme Belief Talks
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- InternalUnited Planet with Twin Moons – Razwan Ul-HaqExplore themes of unity, diversity, and interconnectedness through Razwan Ul-Haq's artwork, reflecting on global interdependence.
External links
- ExternalClear Quran in Today’s English
- ExternalGetty Image website
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- InternalAngels in the Qur’an – Article with Quranic referencesArticle on angels in the Qur'an, exploring their roles and significance in Islamic theology.
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- InternalCase Study: Animals and IslamExploration of ethical considerations regarding animals in Islam.
External links
UK Numbers
- ExternalUK population in 2011: 56,075,912 / 2,706,066 Muslims:
- External47.2% Muslims are UK-born / 36.1% from Middle East and Asia; 10.2% from Africa:
- External73% of Muslims consider British to be their only national identity:
- External10% of Muslims are white:
Diversity: roots of Muslim communities around the UK
Muslims in UK society
External links
- ExternalThe Ishwar scripture resource website
- ExternalAkeel’s mosque website
- ExternalClear Quran in Today’s English
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- InternalCase Study: A typical week at Akeel’s mosqueInsights into daily life at Akeel's Mosque, exploring community and worship.
External links
External links
- ExternalIslamic Tartan
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- InternalJenny Berglund and Bill Gent – Learning About IslamParts 1 and 2 of the original article by Bill and Jenny, from REtoday 34:3 and 35:1
- InternalScholarly Views: Classroom ActivitiesA resource with classroom activities exploring scholarly views on religion and belief, focusing on Muslim perspectives for critical engagement.
External links
- ExternaleL Seed
- ExternalHaji Noor Deen
- ExternalAyesha Gamiet
Member Only Content
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- InternalExamining Art: TeaksterInsightful interview with artist Teakster on blending Islamic tradition with modern art.
Select a topic to explore resources
External links
Muslim diversity: a community of communities
Muslim diversity
Persian manuscripts from the British Library’s collection of 11,000
Mosques in Britain:
- ExternalHeritage Calling website: 5 Magnificent English Mosques
- ExternalHistoric England website: The British Mosque
- ExternalDaily Mail: Britains stunning mosques revealed
Green mosques:
Open My Mosque:
- ExternalFacebook: Open my mosque
An inclusive mosque:
- ExternalMuslim Women’s Council
- ExternalThe Inclusive Mosque Initiative
Lived religion
- ExternalBBC: 'What do artists do all day'
- External'You get me'
Reports from Faith Matters
- ExternalMuslim converts
- ExternalThe Role of Righteous Muslims
- ExternalFactsheets
- ExternalMuslim arrivals to the UK
- ExternalThe Muslim 500
- ExternalMuslim Engagement and Development (MEND)
- ExternalRunnymede Trust: The New Muslims
External links
- ExternalPew Research on agreement between the two branches on Islam
- ExternalTrueTube film on Sunni and Shi’a
- ExternalBBC article indicating 5% of Muslims are Shi’a
- ExternalBritish Muslims in Numbers MCB cencus report 2015
- ExternalPew Forum infographic on Muslim unity and diversity
- ExternalNP Data on mapping the global Muslim population
Member Only Content
- InternalThe Sunni-Shi’a divide – sources of authorityA resource on the Sunni-Shi ía divide, exploring differences in religious authority within Islam, focusing on the Quran, Hadith, and leadership roles.
External links
- ExternalRazwan Ul-Haq’s website
- ExternalInterview by Joan Bakewell with Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad on Radio 3 programme Belief Talks
Member Only Content
- InternalUnited Planet with Twin Moons – Razwan Ul-HaqExplore themes of unity, diversity, and interconnectedness through Razwan Ul-Haq's artwork, reflecting on global interdependence.
External links
- ExternalClear Quran in Today’s English
- ExternalGetty Image website
Member Only Content
- InternalAngels in the Qur’an – Article with Quranic referencesArticle on angels in the Qur'an, exploring their roles and significance in Islamic theology.
Member Only Content
- InternalCase Study: Animals and IslamExploration of ethical considerations regarding animals in Islam.
External links
UK Numbers
- ExternalUK population in 2011: 56,075,912 / 2,706,066 Muslims:
- External47.2% Muslims are UK-born / 36.1% from Middle East and Asia; 10.2% from Africa:
- External73% of Muslims consider British to be their only national identity:
- External10% of Muslims are white:
Diversity: roots of Muslim communities around the UK
Muslims in UK society
External links
- ExternalThe Ishwar scripture resource website
- ExternalAkeel’s mosque website
- ExternalClear Quran in Today’s English
Member Only Content
- InternalCase Study: A typical week at Akeel’s mosqueInsights into daily life at Akeel's Mosque, exploring community and worship.
External links
External links
- ExternalIslamic Tartan
Member Only Content
- InternalJenny Berglund and Bill Gent – Learning About IslamParts 1 and 2 of the original article by Bill and Jenny, from REtoday 34:3 and 35:1
- InternalScholarly Views: Classroom ActivitiesA resource with classroom activities exploring scholarly views on religion and belief, focusing on Muslim perspectives for critical engagement.
External links
- ExternaleL Seed
- ExternalHaji Noor Deen
- ExternalAyesha Gamiet
Member Only Content
- InternalExamining Art: TeaksterInsightful interview with artist Teakster on blending Islamic tradition with modern art.