Some have claimed that American Muslims are often both “cousin and stranger” to the “Judeo-Christian world of the United States” ( Eck. A New Religious America pg 225). Given our review of Islam in this unit and your reading, comment on these metaphors of Islam as both cousin and stranger. Some of the following areas might help
What were some early influences in Muhammad’s life?
Hebrew and Christian Scriptural themes and the Qur’an
What was Muhammad’s early prophetic message?
Shariah and fatwas
Islamism and Progressive Islam
