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Matching:
Directions: Match each key term on the left with its corresponding definition on the right. List the matching letter in the space provided next to the key terms
- Abd-Alrahman Ibrahima ___________
- Malcom X __________________
- Hijab______________
- Berber __________________
- Islamophobia __________________
- Cultural relativism __________________
- Dr. Maha Marouane __________________
- Islamic feminism __________________
- Discourse of Violence_____________
- Discourse of arrogance _____________
- In her article “Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving”,Abu-Lughod argues that _____
- This man wrote three copies of the Quran from memory while enslaved in the United States:
- Arabic word for “barrier”, it is used to refer to theheadscarf worn by many Muslim women.
- An ethnic group of indigenous North Africans.
- A person’s beliefs and practices should beunderstood based on that person’s own culture.
- A Muslim feminist scholar and producer of Voices of Muslim Women from the U.S South.
- Albirini refers to this discourseas the one underlying the violence and bloodshed by or under the name of the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
- An exaggerated fear from Muslims.
- Albirini describes this discourse as using fear and hate speech.
- A “school of thought”, it refers to Moroccan sociologist, Fatema Mernissi, and Amina Wadud among other scholars. Their argument is based on Islam and its teachings.Feminist Muslims look for equality of women and men in the personal and public sphere
- A lead spokesman for the Nation of Islam and a major Muslim figure of the civil rights movement.
- Nicknamed “Prince” by his slaver
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Multiple Choice:
Directions: Select the best answer from the options below.
- Women wear the appropriate form of dress for their social communities and are guided by socially shared standards, religious beliefs, and moral ideals
- Women wear a certain form of clothing to satisfy men
- Women have no agency in choosing their form of dress
- Women need saving
13. This man was the first American Muslim scholar who wrote a treatise on prayer. During the American Revolution led a militia of 80 fellow enslaved men to fight against the British.
- Omar Bin Seid
- Abd al-Rahman Ibrahima
- Ayuba Suleiman Diallo
- Bilali Muhammad
- Thiseducated African Muslim wrote his autobiography. It was bought by the Library of Congress in 2019. It informs about the history of Islam in America and in West Africa as well.
- What sparked Malcolm X’s reorientation towards Sunni Islam?
- Why do some members of the nation of Islam change their last name to “X”?
- Omar Ibn Seid
- Abd al-Rahman Ibrahima
- Ayuba Suleiman Diallo
- Bilali Muhammad
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He met Sunni scholars |
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He performed Hajj |
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He went to prison |
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He wanted to undermine the Nation of Islam. |
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To hide their identities from authorities |
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To erase the individual in favor of a communal identity |
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To show solidarity with the movement and its members |
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To symbolize how slavery has impacted African American history and identity 17.This scholar appliesHadith criticism, historical contextualization, and the privileging ofuniversals over particulars. He also claims that the Quran and the Sunna are ‘open texts’ and works that leave themselves open to multiple interpretive strategies.
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18. Whatstruggles did Muslim women in the documentary “They call me Muslim “ face in their community?
A. Misconceptions
B. Racism
C. Taking away their agency
D. All of the above
19. After Islam spread throughout their countries in the 1600s,______________ introduced their faith to West African trading partners.
A. traders from Saudi Arabia
B. Traders from Turkey
C. Berber traders from North Africa
C. Berber traders from Spain
20. The documentary “Voices of Muslim Women from the U.S South” aims at _______
A.Contributingto the understanding of Muslim cultures
B. Convincing Muslim women to wear Hijab
C. Convincing women to be liberal
D. Shows that all Muslim women are educated
Fill in the Blank:
Directions: Fill the most suitable key term in the space provided.
21________________and her family were the first Syrians to settle in North Dakota in 1902.
22________was the first Muslim feminist to lead the Friday prayer to show that practices such as exclusion of women from prayers are Islamic, according to her argument.
23. To understand women rights in Islam, The Moroccan feminist,____________applies two strategies-Hadith criticism and historical contextualization.
24.To understand women rights in Islam, This Muslim feminist, ___________, focuses her argument exclusively on Quran. She found a solid foundation for gender equality in the language of Quran.
25.__________ is an American author of Muslim girl. In her book she talked about the struggles that Muslim American women experienced throughout different stages.
26_________ is professor of linguistics and Arabic. He argues against hate and violence discourse and he aims at adopting a constructive discourse to increase understanding, justice, and peace.
27. In 2004, this European country banned religious symbols in public schools including Hijab, ______________________.
28_______eliminated quotas. It aimed to reunite immigrant familiesand attract skilled labor to the United States.
29______________ is one of Europe’s leading Muslim intellectuals, and an outspoken advocate of Muslim integration into Western societies.He believes that basic Islamic religious practices and core values are fixed and universal.
30. In this country, ___________,Hijab has become compulsory. Women are required to wear loose-fitting clothing and a headscarf in public.
Short Answer:
Directions: Answer 3 of the following questions and respond in about 2-4 paragraphs each. Make sure to answer all parts of the question and use examples from assigned readings, lectures, films, discussions, and class worksheets in your answer.
1. What role did non-African Muslims play in the history of America? Think of early communities of Syrian and Lebanese Muslims. How did this demographic change after 1965 and why? How did it impact the relationship between second and third generation Arabs and newly arrived immigrants? How did conflicting views of Islam impact community relations? You should use examples from the assigned readings to support your points.
2. What role did African Muslims play in American history? Think about the slave trade, literacy and scholarship, military service, social movements, and other relevant examples from the assigned readings. Using specific examples of African and African American Muslims, discuss the influence of these early African Muslims on later movements like the Nation of Islam.
Consider the readings and films on early American Muslims. Discuss three specific cases of individuals or groups that have contributed to the development of American history and society. In what ways do these examples demonstrate the roles of Muslims in American society? How do these compare with other groups you have encountered in the US?
3. Compare and contrast the experiences of three specific Muslim women from class readings, lectures, and films. What do they share in common? How are they different? Is it possible to generalize about who or what a Muslim woman is? Explain your answer.
4. How similar or different is the experience of American Muslims to other Muslims in different places such as Europe and the Arab world. Compare the experiences of Muslims during 21stcentury? Do they face the same challenges? describe American Islam andGive examples from your readings.
5. What are some common misconceptions about Muslim women? Based on the lecture, readings and films, discuss the different challenges/struggles that Muslim women actually face in their communities and societies (think about formal laws and policies; public perceptions/attitudes; personal/professional experiences; friendships/romantic relationships, etc.)? Why some Muslim women choose to wear Hijab? How do Muslim women cope with these issues (discuss the strategies they use to deal with these different pressures)? Are Muslim women free in their choices? Do Muslim women really need to be forced to wear Hijab. Why or why not? Explain your answer using examples from the documentaries we watched and other course materials.
