ISLAMIC SCRIPTURES

This course is an introductory study of the origins, content, and meaning of the primary sacred text of Islam, the Koran (Qur'an). The relationship between the Koran and the Hadith (a record of sayings and actions of Muhammad) will also be discussed. Spring 2005 - Lectures and discussions, 3 credits

Thursday, February 16, 2006

WEEK 4: Islam in the United States, due 2/21/06

Work in your "Masjid Research" group. Do an Internet search on the following topics:

1. The History of the masjid in the United States
2. Islamic population in the United States -- composition by ethnic group and by country of origin.

Use information from the Columbia University site "Resources on Islam" in the section on the right hand side of this page.

Each answer must be at least one paragraph. Include a 'webliography' of 2 links on each topic.

REMINDER: Next week will be 'field research week/ I will communicate with you via this weblog. There will be a Week 5 Assignment I will post shortly.

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