Based exclusively on the readings, PowerPoint slides, and videos of Topic 3, selected ONE issue of significance and relevance to our time. Write a 200 to 300 word essay in which you explain your selection and discuss the issue. You must ground your explanation and discussion into the assigned materials and your own experience.
Muhammad: legacy of a prophet (1 videodisc, ca. 116 min.): Tells the story of the seventh century prophet who changed world history in 23 years, and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion people. Three years in the making, the film takes viewers not only to ancient Middle Eastern sites where Muhammeds story unfolds, but into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of Americas estimated seven million Muslims to discover the many ways in which they follow Muhammads example. (Created and produced by Alexander Kronemer, Michael Wolfe ; producer/director, Michael Schwarz ; a KQED presentation).Muhammad Legacy of a Prophet (about 113 mn): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo9G72plWkAInside Mecca (about 56 mn): “National Geographic explores the hajj (Islamic pilgrimage) through the experiences of three pilgrims from very backgrounds.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQHgdmJqjoShaykh Hamza Yusuf is a cofounder of Zaytuna College, located in Berkeley, California, http://zaytunacollege.org/academics/faculty/shaykh_hamza_yusuf. He is an advisor to Stanford Universitys Program in Islamic Studies and the Center for Islamic Studies at Berkeleys Graduate Theological Union. He discusses issues and concerns of Western Muslims.
Western Muslims: Issues & Concerns Hamza Yusuf (1/6, 10mn): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5miygqKFi0
Western Muslims: Issues & Concerns Hamza Yusuf (2/6, 10mn): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNQ-3r4-tQw
Western Muslims: Issues & Concerns Hamza Yusuf (3/6, 10mn): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQR7BxFCyI0
Western Muslims: Issues & Concerns Hamza Yusuf (4/6, 10mn): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwvKXIUT6KY
Western Muslims: Issues & Concerns Hamza Yusuf (5/6, 10mn): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdcfCzq4NQA
Western Muslims: Issues & Concerns Hamza Yusuf (6/6, 10mn): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_VjRJPPi4U