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Reading:
A) Qur’an chapters 112, 107, 103, 96, 93, 89-90, 81-84, 57, 20, 5, 3 You can find several translations online including the one at this website.
B) Leila Ahmed, A Border Passage chapters 2, 5-6
Discussion:
- What are the fundamental teachings of the Qur’an in your reading? What are differences and similarities between the Qur’an and the Bible? What passages stand out to you?
- Discuss the problem of colonialism and dependence as described in the Ahmed book? Why was colonialism a problem? How have the three major monotheistic religions interacted throughout history?
- How does Ahmed describe/understand individual and national identity?
Post your responses to this discussion board.