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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A collection of reports about Islamic teachings and practices compiled by Imam Malik, including Abu Bakr’s instructions restricting conduct in war.
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Specification 4.8 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Issues Surrounding ConflictThe Muwatta is a collection compiled by Imam Malik containing reports about Islamic teachings and practices. Malik’s Muwatta 21.3.10 records instructions given by Abu Bakr, the first caliph after Muhammad’s death, restricting the conduct of soldiers.
Link a teaching to its practical implication: Malik’s Muwatta protects women, children and elderly people, so deliberately attacking these groups violates its restrictions.
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