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Understanding Islam

Part 1: Summary

Write a 350- to 525-word summary of the most significant events in the history of Islam.

Part 2: Important Elements

Write a 1- to 2-sentence explanation ofthe importance to Muslims of each of the elements listed in the table below.

Qur'an

Five Pillars

Ramadan

General Islamic Ethics 

Part 3: Similarities and Differences

Select two of the branches of Islam (e.g., Sunni, Shia/Shiite, Sufi) to compare and contrast. Identify them in the table below.

Branch of Islam

Branch of Islam

Describe at least three similarities and/or differences, including at least one similarity and one difference in how these two branches of Islam practice their traditions.

Similarities Differences

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