Religious Studies X10
Views of the Absolute in World Religions
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Questions on Islam

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Question 1

In early writing, Islam was often called "Mohammedanism". Based on what you know about Islam, how can you comment on this? How could this label be applied? Is it a valid interpretation? Why or why not?

Question 2

Describe the daily worship ritual of a Muslim.

Question 3

Do you have an impression of Islam based on television, newspaper, etc. that differs significantly from what is presented in Smith? How have Muslims been portrayed to you? Which facet of Islam did you find most surprising based on what you had been told earlier?

Question 4

Based on Smith and your reading in Novak, make some observations about Islam and its understanding of race and gender differences. Can Islam be a religion which unifies diverse groups? Reflect on the excerpt from Malcolm X in Novak. Does your understanding of Islam support the idea that the religion is "democratic" (Smith, 227) and that submission to Allah is more important than our worldly differences?

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