Unit 1.1
The case for Allah’s existence
Introduction
Lesson 1
Science, the heart, and the mind
In today’s world, the scientific method is upheld as the only way to ascertain truth. This first lesson begins with a critique of our contemporary worldview and turns to the more holistic Qur’anic point of view to explore the question: does God exist?
Lesson plan
Slides
Worksheets
1.1 Worksheet: The scientific revolution
1.2 Worksheet: The reality of God
1.3 Worksheet: The Qur’anic approach
1.4 Homework
Lesson 2
Fitrah: Our primordial nature
Every culture across time and space has attempted to connect with a transcendent being. This is because of our human fitrah, or primordial nature to seek God. In this lesson, students will reflect on their fitrah and recognize that nurturing it will lead to a life-long journey towards God, while neglecting it will lead to its corruption.
Lesson plan
Slides
Worksheets
2.1 Worksheet: Gallery walk images
2.2 Worksheet: Gallery walk questions
2.3 Worksheet: The human fitra
2.4 Worksheet: Allegory of the fitra
Lesson 3
The rational proof of God
In the final lesson of this unit, students will explore two mind-based ways of establishing the existence of God: the teleological argument and the kalam cosmological argument. Through the exploration of these two arguments, students will be able to logically conclude that God most certainly exists.
Lesson plan
Slides
Worksheets
3.1 Worksheet: Lab report
3.2 Worksheet: Guided notes
3.3 Worksheet: Kalam cosmological argument
3.4: Homework
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