Essay+on+Islam

Your assignment is to write an essay on Islam using three of the following topics:

- Beginnings: This involves Muhammad, his background, and the angel Gabriel, and him being a messenger. - The Teachings of Muhammad/Sunnah/Quran: This involves the five pillars, Muhammad being a prophet, and of course, what Muhammad taught Muslims. - The Spread of Islam: This includes which parts of the world were conquered/converted to Islam in the centuries after Muhammad's death. - Muslim Civilization and Culture: This includes how the Muslim world developed a magnificent civilization with contributions in areas such as art, architecture, philosophy, science (astronomy, medicine, chemistry), literature, and math. - From the Middle Ages to the Present: This includes the second Islamic empire established by the Ottoman Turks. - Islam today: This includes the 20 Islamic nations you researched. Focus on their population, type of government, and place in the world today.

__Instructions__ Write a five-paragraph essay on Islam using three of the topics above. The essay should be an informational report on Islam's history in three areas. You should have an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

__Deadlines__ 1st draft - April 13 (D block), April 14 (G block) Peer editing - April 13, April 14 Final draft - April 15 (D block), April 16 (G block)