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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do most of the Western views of Islam come from?

2. What does Armstrong believe that a religion should not be judged on the basis of ?

3. Were there any scriptures for Islam?

4. With the revelation of ____________, he began to believe that he was the Prophet and that God was sending him the messages.

5. What did Muhammad claim was a miracle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Muhammad's revelation differ from other forms of revelation?

2. At this time, what did Arabs think about al-Llah?

3. What did Muhammad do during the last twenty-three years of his life? Why did he do this?

4. How did Muhammad compare to Jesus?

5. What is meant by umma? How did Arabs feel about this? Why?

6. Describe Muhammad's role in the creation of the Quran.

7. What happened once Muhammad recited the Quran?

8. How does Armstrong compare the Quran with Christian writings?

9. How did Muhammad react to his first encounter with the angel Gabriel?

10. What holy places were important to the Arabs? Why were these places so important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author believes that if more people understood the teachings of Islam, the Islamic world would be viewed differently.

Part 1) What does this book teach about Islam? Is this surprising to you? Why or why not?

Part 2) Do you believe most people are interested in understanding Muslim teachings? Why or why not? Would most people be willing to change their views about Islam? Why or why not?

Part 3) What could you do in your own community to change the views of Islam and to show the similarities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the views and values of Islam are similar to those of Judaism and Christianity.

Part 1) Compare Islam to Judaism and Christianity. What are the similar views and values? Do most Westerners know these similarities exist? Why or why not?

Part 2) From where do most Westerners gain information about Islam? Is this accurate? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do most Westerners and Muslims feel about each other? Why do they feel this way? How long have these views been in existence? How might this book change these views?

Essay Topic 3

Muhammad had his greatest mystical experience while staying with his sister.

Part 1) Describe this mystical experience. What is your reaction to hearing this story? Is it surprising? Why or why not?

Part 2) How did this mystical experience change Muhammad, as well as the Quran? How does it also change the religion of Islam?

Part 3) Do you believe mystical experiences such as this can really take place? Why or why not? How might a mystical experience change your own life?

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