Assignment
I. Western Imperialism and Muslim Response" in Introducing Islam.
1. Is Islamism an attempt to return to the seventh century?
2. Is a resurgent Islam a threat to the West?
3. Which thinker, movement, or ideological position described here is most likely to "rehabilitate" Muslim History?
II. Introducing Islam.
1. What are one the main characteristics of Islamic Art?
2. Discuss the difference between Culture and Counter-culture. Give examples
III. Based on your reading, Describe the characteristics of the Sufi path! For example, what are the Sufis trying to achieve through their path (Tariqa)? How do Sufis conceive human beings?
1. How can this story help us understand the differences between the villagers in Sudan and the government, and in general between Islam and the West?
2. Can both cultures (approaches) coexist?
Write a reaction to this short story of no more than 250 and post it under "Doom Tree of Wad Hamid" before Saturday, October 31.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.