Guidance for teachers
Challenge rating
Medium
Video overview
Safet HadžiMuhamedović considers the importance of nature in religious festivals and myths, focusing on Al-Khiḍr (‘the green one’) in the Islamic tradition.
Curriculum links
Relevant to locally agreed syllabuses for religious education and some GCSE/ A level exam boards. This video would be relevant to lessons about Islam, interreligious dialogue and/or religion and nature. Suitable as an enrichment activity at Key Stage 4 and 5.
Suggested questions and activities
- Why do many religions and cultures celebrate the arrival of Spring?
- What examples can you give of stories, practices and beliefs shared by different religions or groups of people?
- What does it mean to live in a multi-faith society?
- Can understanding different religious beliefs and practices help us protect the environment?