Assignment

You have the opportunity to provide a summary of what you have learned about Islam. You will explore differences between various groups within Islam and understand current practices today.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary that includes the following:

• Brief summary of the history of Islam

• Explain the importance of these elements for Muslims:

• Quran

• Five Pillars

• Ramadan

• General Islamic Ethics

• Describe significant differences and similarities in how the branches of Islam (Sunni, Shiite, and Sufi) practice their traditions.

Please use one of your references:

Malloy, M. (2013). Experinencing The Worlds (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill company, Inc.