Islamic Literature
Things To Consider:
- Religion
- Relationship between Gods and Humans: Islam vs.
Egyptian vs. Hebrew vs. Greek vs. Roman
** Homework Questions **
The Mediterranean:
802:
- Describe the influence of Islamic scholars on the early
stages of the Renaissance.
The Qur'an (610-632)
858:
- When did Islam originate? When did Muhammad live?
- What is the relationship, in Muslim belief, among Moses,
Jesus, and Muhammad?
859:
Surah 5: "The Feast"
862:
- Explain: "[D]o not let hatred of others lead you away from
justice" (862).
862-63:
- How is the relationship among Muslims and Jews and
Christians described?
863:
- How is the story of Cain and Abel retold in this surah?
865:
- Explain: "You who believe, do not take the Jews and
Christians as allies, they are allies only to each other"
(865).
867:
- Explain: "God does not love those who exceed the limits"
(867).
Surah 19: Mary
880:
- How does the story of Jesus's birth in this surah compare
with New Testament versions?
Other Discussion Questions:
803:
- Where are the names of the two capitals of the Roman Empire
in the 4th century?
804:
- Describe the causes and consequences of the Jewish
diaspora.
805:
- Describe the differences between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims.
- What is Sufism?
808:
- When did the eastern Roman Empire fall?
- Describe the significance of Arabic to the formation of the
Ottoman Empire.
809:
- Describe the importance of Plato to early Christian and
Ottoman thought.
- What is a frame narrative?
813:
- What was the purpose of the Crusades?
814:
- Describe the relationship between epic and romance
beginning in the 12th century.
859:
- Who are the "people of the Book" (859)?
859-60:
- Explain the organization of the Qur'an.
Surah 1: The Opening
861:
- How is Allah described in this surah?
Surah 5: The Feast
864:
- Explain: "[D]o not fear people, fear Me" (864).
Surah 19: Mary
880-83:
- Why is this surah called "Mary"?
Surah 55: The Lord of Mercy
883:
