Critical Thinking Questions
1. Islam is likely to become the largest religion in the world during the twenty-first century. What are some factors that have contributed to Islam’s rapid growth over the centuries?
2. What are some of the rituals, practices, or beliefs in Islam that have parallels in the other religions you have studied so far? You can give examples from your own knowledge, or from the text.
3. Think of a famous Muslim person. How does (or did) this person’s beliefs and customs influence his or her actions?
4. The Quran, and its role in Islam, is often compared to the Bible and its role in Christianity. How are the two documents similar? How are they different?
5. Discuss the role of women in the Muslim world. To what extent is their position an inherent part of Islam?
