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Student Response Sheet
Beliefs and Daily Lives of Muslims
List and briefly describe the six major beliefs in Islam:
List and briefly describe the Five Pillars of Islam:
What are some of the rules that Muslims follow in their daily lives?
List and briefly describe the different aspects of the roles of women is Islam:
"The Question of Hijab: Suppression or Liberation?"
Why do Muslim women wear hijab?
Summarize the passages from the Qur'an that refer to women and modesty. What do they mean? Why does the standard of dress and modesty vary?
What are the two requirements of dress for Islamic women? Where did these requirements originate?
"Fashion Show?" and "AlSundus.com Unique and Modest Clothing"
In a paragraph, describe the various coverings in the pictures. Include specific details. What is your reaction to these images?
"Global Connections: Middle East -- The 'Veil'"
Summarize the argument that Barbara Petzen makes about women wearing hijab.
What is your reaction to this argument? Do you agree or disagree with Petzen? Why?
"Young Muslim Women are Reclaiming the Hijab"
Summarize the argument by Naheed Mustafa, using specific examples from the article. Do you agree with her point of view? Why or why not?
"Portrait of Ordinary Muslims: Turkey"
Why did the government ban wearing hijab in public buildings?
How do the women who were interviewed feel about the ban?
How has the ban affected their lives?
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