UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
Understanding Islam
Sharain Jones
DeVry University
We are in a rapidly changing society. Especially on this day known as 911 I think more about the diverse
affect the events of the day had on the entire world especially America where the tragic events took
place. Often I wonder what the Islamic people think. Many people have stated all Islamic people are
terrorists and they are plotting against America and any religion that is not their own.
Is this true? As the world looked on the World Trade Center the Twin Towers collapsed. Why did this
Happen and who was responsible? People blame the Islam society. Where all of them responsible? Are
they hiding among us in America? People say Islam “hates all Americans”. Why does their religion teach
them to hate all religions but Muslim? Does it? Do they? How do Muslims live and where? Are we
stereotyping this culture?
Through my research I hope to explore an understanding of this culture and to examine misconceptions
Relating to their values, beliefs, and goals. I plan to reveal how the practices of Islam compare to
Christianity and Judaism. Christians believe in Jesus Christ as the son of GOD. Jews believe that Jesus
was a false prophet (Ezekiel 37: 26-28) King James Verizon. I will explore what beliefs do Islamic
people embrace and are all Islamic people the same?
The Term Paper on World Religions Report HUM-130
... of working to foster understanding and respect between their religion and other religions throughout the world. Though Islam and Judaism share several ... approval of God. While Judaism allows conversion to other religions, Islamic law forbids this and is punishable by death in ... does not believe that the interfaith movement requires that people of different faiths find a common religious ground, ...
Some of my research will consist investigating multiple sites on the internet. The Torah,
the Holy Bible and the Quran are books I plan to review. My research will also 1` include history books and
articles about religions and practices.
Our society is very diverse and I believe we all deserve a chance to be understood. It is not to say we
have to agree or disagree but to understand.
