1.What are the central beliefs of Islam, and how are they reflected in the Five Pillars?
- What is the origin and importance of the Qur’an? What are the Islamic understandings of the Judaic and Christian traditions?
- How are the distinct Muslim groups similar? How do they differ?
How have the different types of Muslims interacted in the contemporary world?
- Compare the commonalities and differences between the Qur’an recitation, Hebrew Scripture recitation, and Christian use of scripture.