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Iqbal’s “Complaint and Answer” consists of two parts: first, a complaint against God and second, God’s response. The complaint portion displays a clear frustration of Muslims with God. The individual speaking criticizes God for not providing those that fight for … Continue reading →

The cultural studies approach to this class and this portfolio of artworks encourages individuals to delve into all aspects of Muslim society. This approach, we have studied rituals, recitations, mosques and various forms of artwork ranging from the work of … Continue reading →

During week 13, we read The Reluctant Fundamentalist. It was during this last week of classes that I truly recognized the importance of global solidarity. All individuals are susceptible to radicalization based on instability in their daily life. As shown … Continue reading →

After taking this course, I have learned, and I hope others learn, that there is much more to Islam than what is explicitly stated in the Qur’an. As a Religion Concentrator, I have studied various religious theory stating that religion is … Continue reading →

During week 12, we read various different poems, one of which spoke about the liberation of women in female Urdu poetry. In the introduction of the poems, Rukhsana Ahmad discusses how women are perceived in Urdu poetry. He states that … Continue reading →

During week six, we discussed the mosque, its importance and its diversity. Throughout the world, mosques have various different architectural themes and cultural importance but one thing rings true: mosques are a place for community and worship. The Mosque within … Continue reading →

In week five, we discussed the diversity of Islam. The key moment of divide was the separation of the Shia from the Sunni due to the Shia belief in Ali as the Prophet Muhammad’s successor. After this crucial split, Muslims … Continue reading →

During Week Four, we discussed the praise and works of the Prophet Muhammad. The communal love and adoration for the Profit acts as a unifying factor of Muslims across the world. As described by Ali Asani, the “love for the … Continue reading →