Outline some of the prime directives (major beliefs) in Islam along with a description of some of the major branches and sub-branches of Islam (Sunni, Shia, Sufi). We will deal with the offshoots like Sikhism, Druze, Bahai, etc. in later chapters.
2. What was your reaction to the Sacred Readings from the Quran and Hadith (Chapter 13 Selected Readings from the World’s Religious Traditions)? Do these writings make senses in light of what you have learned out Islamic theology and spirituality?
3. Answer Review Question # 4 and Further Reflection question # 1 on pages 521-2 (2nd edition) or pp. 533-4 in Invitation to World Religions.
4. Write an essay about Sufism (you might need to do some additional outside research).
5. You could also write an essay about Islam religious architecture (again requiring some additional outside research).
6. Research the Nation of Islam and write an essay about it.
Helpful Video on Islam
Helpful Videos on Islam (not required)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkrZM1gu8Dc Quran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuvfZ_Pneww Quran
Essays for weeks 8 through 10 are due by Monday December 12th (11:59 p.m.)
You should send them directly to the professor through Blackboard. Please attach all the week 8-10 essays in a single Microsoft Word file using the Assignment Submission tab within the Assignment section of the Blackboard menu. Be sure to number your questions, put them in order, and identify the week. Don’t forget to include your sources or bibliography.
Please submit both questions together in one attachment. Do not create an attachment or folder for each question or week. Number them, separate them by week and put them in one single attachment.
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