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A Call to Jihad

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Students view a video clip about Islam in the Middle East. They discuss quotes by Hussein calling for a jihad and what jihad means. They examine Hussein's leadership qualities as well.

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islam, world religions, belief systems

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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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