Author: mkennedy

Sharia: Islamic Law

Basics of Islam
Jigsaw Puzzle

Women in Islam

How would you define the Sharia?
What parts of a Muslim’s life does the Sharia determine or guide?
Why would there be different interpretations of the Sharia?
Why wouldn’t the Sharia be able to fit into a democracy, or can it
What does the Sharia base its laws from?
What is a basic freedom of living in a democracy?

What is a hijab?
What are specific reasons why women wear a hijab?
Why do some people disagree with women wearing a hijab?

THE QURAN

Sunni vs. Shiite Muslims

What language is the Qu’ran written in?
Why do you think it can only be written in this language?
Who is the primary author of the Qur’an?
What does the Qu’ran teach Muslims about day-to-day living?
Why do Muslims respect and cherish the Qu’ran so much?

What created the division between Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
What potential tensions exist between Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
Are there more Sunni or Shiite Muslims in the world today?
Which countries have Shiite Muslims as the majority?
From what you know, do Sunni and Shiite Muslims have more similarities than differences? Why?