1. Muhammad & the idols Idols were fake gods. Idols gave people false hope. People came to Makkah to trade & visit the idols. The sale of idols made the rich richer & the poor poorer. The sale of idols made people greedy & selfish. There were many immoral people who cared for no one but themselves. What right did Muhammad have to tell people to change their faith! Idols make Makkah a prosperous city. Positive Influence Negative Influence The worship of the Idols make no moral demands on the peoples lives! If you prayed to the idols they would answer your prayers.

2. Modern Idols? Idols are not just statues of gods but are anything (desires, people & objects) which we value highly. Muhammad objected idol worship for many reasons both religious & social. He believed the idols had a negative influence on the people of Makkah. What does the word idol mean?

3. Modern society also has its “idols” – can you think of any examples? What are positive and negative impact of these idols on our lives? Think about the following examples…

4. Mobiles What is this? How is it a modern idol?

5. Fame & fortune What is this? How are they modern idols?

6. Looks What is this? How is it a modern idol?

7. Task Look at the following slide and copy it into your books, completing both the negative & positive influences.

8. Modern Idols Positive Negative To pay bills. People get into debt. More… EXTENSION – What are your “idols” – are they always good for you? Explain your answer. NEXT - Once you have finished come up with 3 more of your own and complete the same task.