Understanding Islam REL/134 v6

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Understanding Islam
Part 1: Summary
Write a 350- to 525-word summary of the most significant events in the history of Islam.

Summary

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Part 2: Important Elements
Write a 1- to 2-sentence explanation of the importance to Muslims of each of the elements listed in the table below.

Qur’an

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Five Pillars

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Ramadan

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General Islamic Ethics

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Part 3: Similarities and Differences
Select two of the branches of Islam (e.g., Sunni, Shia/Shiite, Sufi) to compare and contrast. Identify them in the table below.

Branch of Islam

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Describe at least three similarities and/or differences, including at least one similarity and one difference in how these two branches of Islam practice their traditions.

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Differences

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Include references formatted according to APA guidelines. You may find helpful resources for formatting citations in the Center for Writing Excellence in the University Library.

References

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