- Social Problems
- Every Day Problems
- Occasional Problems
- Practical Problems
Social Problems
Social problems are probably the most difficult for young
Muslims. These are hard to avoid and can make people feel
left out, etc.
1) Relationships
Muslims are generally not supposed to mix with the opposite
sex. This could be very hard, especially if they go to a non-
Muslim school, and so their friends have all got boyfriends,
etc.
2) Schools
This same problem of Muslims not being able to mix with the opposite sex would also mean that they would have to go to a single-sex school, and they could live in an area where there weren’t many suitable schools. Either that, or if their parents felt they could trust their child, go to a mixed school, where PE could prove difficult because (female) Muslims have to cover themselves up when there are members of the opposite sex around.
3) Clothes
Female Muslims must keep their bodies covered when in the presence of the opposite sex. This could make them feel out
Social Problems
Social problems are probably the most difficult for young
Muslims. These are hard to avoid and can make people feel
left out, etc.
1) Relationships
Muslims are generally not supposed to mix with the opposite
sex. This could be very hard, especially if they go to a non-
Muslim school, and so their friends have all got boyfriends,
etc.
2) Schools
This same problem of Muslims not being able to mix with the opposite sex would also mean that they would have to go to a single-sex school, and they could live in an area where there weren’t many suitable schools. Either that, or if their parents felt they could trust their child, go to a mixed school, where PE could prove difficult because (female) Muslims have to cover themselves up when there are members of the opposite sex around.
3) Clothes
Female Muslims must keep their bodies covered when in the presence of the opposite sex. This could make them feel out
of place if they were, for example, going shopping, swimming of simply to a friends house. Young Muslims might feel jealous of their non-muslim friends because in summer when it’s hot, they can wear shorts and vest tops, while they must wear trousers and long sleeved tops.
4) Food
Muslims can’t eat pork, and the meat they eat must be killed in a special way. This would be difficult if they were going to out to dinner or if they wanted to eat school meals.
