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| Which branch of Islam did Malcom X convert to in his latter part of life? |
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| Where was Malcom X when he converted to Islam first (Nation of Islam)? What was the event which led him to convert and why? |
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| He was in prison. Sunni Islam, because of the pilgrimage to Mecca. Saw lot of ethnicities. His brother led him to the faith |
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| What are some of the obstacles Muslim women face in the West (U.S)? |
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| Profile,considered inferior, immigrants, not part of western society, Muslims are against women |
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| What is the percentage of Americans who have a negative image of Muslims today? |
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| What is the largest ethnicity of Muslims in the U.S? |
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| Is the Muslim community in the U.S a monolithic community? Name some of the Islamic Branches (sects in the U.S)? |
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| No, Sunni, Shia, Twelvers. |
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| Define Islamic Salafiyy movement? |
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there were two major movements
1. early 20th century: started by Muhammad Abdu, focused on reforming Islam's rules
2. post 1970’s: they viewed anyone other than themselves as infidels (even other Muslims), and they strived to imitate the way the prophet lived, even in their dress |
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| Define, Muslim fundamentalists, Salafis, Islamists, and Muslim extremists |
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1- Muslim Extremists: Violent groups or individuals. They use violent means to reach their goal.
2- Muslim fundamentalists: Group or an individual who adheres to the strict letter of the Quran and Sunna of Muhammad.
3- Islamists: socially and politically active in today’s society
4- Salafis: Islamic reformists, want to eradicate Sufism, return to time of prophet |
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