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Islam: Dialogue with Ethics

Muslim Responses to Ethical Issues

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Overview

Recall questions on the ethical frameworks used to assess Muslim responses to life and death, animals, theft and lying, marriage, homosexuality, transgender issues and genetic engineering.

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Key term

Against which ethical frameworks must Muslim responses to issues of human life and death be evaluated?

Key term

What is the Muslim teaching on theft, and how does it reflect deontological ethics?

Key term

What deontological and teleological elements are present in Muslim ethics on marriage?

Process

How do Muslims approach animals, lying and homosexual acts?

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  1. 1

    Against which ethical frameworks must Muslim responses to issues of human life and death be evaluated?

    Model answer

    Deontological, teleological, and virtue-based frameworks.

  2. 2

    Through what ethical lenses can Muslim responses to animal life and death be analysed?

    Model answer

    Different ethical lenses including stewardship responsibilities and the permissibility of halal slaughter.

  3. 3

    What is the Muslim teaching on theft, and how does it reflect deontological ethics?

    Model answer

    Theft is absolutely prohibited as a divine command, though punishments may consider circumstances.

  4. 4

    How does Muslim teaching address lying, and what exception do some scholars permit?

    Model answer

    Lying is prohibited as a violation of divine command, though some scholars permit deception in specific circumstances such as protecting life.

  5. 5

    What deontological and teleological elements are present in Muslim ethics on marriage?

    Model answer

    Deontological elements include following Qur'anic commands; teleological considerations include family welfare and social stability.

  6. 6

    What is the traditional Muslim teaching on homosexual acts, and which ethical approach does this reflect?

    Model answer

    Traditional teaching prohibits homosexual acts based on Qur'anic texts, reflecting a deontological approach to divine commands.

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