1. Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im argues that the Islamic world should incorporate some Western values and reject others. Which values does he describe as worth keeping and which does he suggest are not? After reading his views and those of Muzaffar Iqbal and Ayaz Amir, do you think it is possible for Muslims to separate the good and bad in adopting Western values? Explain.
2. The Muslim authors in this chapter come from the Sudan (An- Na’im), Pakistan (Amir), Pakistan and Canada (Iqbal), and the United States (Nassef ). After reading their articles, do you believe that knowing their national backgrounds helps you understand and evaluate their arguments? Explain why or why not.
3. Some American Muslims complain that they are victims of stereotyping—that other Americans assume that all or most Muslims are dangerous religious fanatics with ideas that conflict with mainstream American values. Is...