A group of young Muslims in the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Youth Association are hoping to raise £40,000 for the Poppy Appeal this year. Their message is, "Peace and unity between all nations, peoples and religions."
Spokesperson Farooq Aftab said,
""The poppy is not about war; it’s about solidarity and showing loyalty to one’s country and standing together for a worthy cause. It’s about communities standing together as one."
"Lots of Muslims actually served in World War I and World War II and lots have ancestors who served in the army. We therefore hope that our participation is a clear indication of our desire for peace and unity between all nations, peoples and religions."
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/10/29/young-muslims-poppy-selling-rembrance-_n_2038318.html
- What is happening in this picture?
- What are the Poppies for, why do people wear Poppies every November?
Explain what is happening in the picture
- Why do the young people in this picture want to sell poppies?
- The Tshirts say, "Shoulder to shoulder with all who serve"- what does this mean?
- Why don't the Tshirts say, "Shoulder to shoulder with all who serve but only if they are men" or "Shoulder to shoulder with all who serve but only if they are Christian" or "Shoulder to shoulder with all who serve who are not gay"? (because there are people serving from every background)
- what is the most important word in that sentence? (all)
- What can we learn from these young people?
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