100 Questions and Answers About Muslim Americans with a Guide to Islamic Holidays (Bias Busters, Band 7) - Softcover

Michigan State School Of Journalism

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1939880793 ISBN 13: 9781939880796

Verlag: The Michigan State University School of Journalism, 2014

Inhaltsangabe

One Hundred Questions and Answers About Muslim Americans" is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series on cultural competence. This guide has sections culture, language, religions, social norms, politics, history, politics, families and food. The guide is intended for people in business, schools, places of worship, government, medicine, law enforcement, human resources and journalism-anywhere it is important to know more about communities. We intended this guide for individuals and for groups. Questions include: How do I say "Muslim?" What is the difference between Islam and Muslim? Who is Allah? Who is Muhammad? How many Muslims are there around the world? Where do most of the world's Muslims live? Are most Arabs in the world Muslim? How many Muslims are there in the United States? Are most Muslims in the United States immigrants? What are the major countries of origin for American Muslims? What are the fundamental components of Islam? What is the Quran? What is the Hadith? What does Islam say about Jesus? What does the Quran say about peace and violence? How does one become Muslim? What is the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims? Which countries are predominantly Shia and Sunni? Do Muslims believe in heaven and an afterlife? Do Muslims believe that non-Muslims are going to hell? How are Islam, Christianity and Judaism connected? Is the Nation of Islam the same as Islam? Does the Quran promote forced conversions? When do Muslims pray? Where and how do Muslims pray? Why do Muslims pray facing Mecca? What is the kaaba? What is the meaning of the initials "P.B.U.H.?" What is the call to prayer? Are honor killings a part of Islamic teaching? Why is Arabic dominant among Muslims? Who is the leader of Islam? Do people have a choice about being Muslim? What does Islam say about images of God? What should non-Muslims know about visiting a mosque? Why are shoes not allowed in prayer areas? What does halal mean? Are halal and kosher foods the same? Is it true Muslims are not allowed to eat with their left hand? What is "the hand of Fatima?" How long have Muslims been in America? Where do Muslims in the U.S. live? How many U.S. Muslims are converts? How many mosques are in the United States? Is Islam growing in the United States? Are Muslim women free to make their own choices? Why are males and females separated at the mosque?

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The Michigan State University School of Journalism publishes this series of cultural competence guides to help you stay on top of the ever-changing American demographic landscape. Because we can publish quickly, in fewer than 100 days, the guides are current and timely. They are also done in multi-media. The guides have been used by thousands who want to learn more about the neighbors, friends and co-workers, and how major issues of the day affect them. Guides have also been used for diversity training in companies, churches, police departments, universities and as welcome gifts or ways to break the ice. The project is led by Joe Grimm, who has been working in cross-cultural communication for 25 years, beginning as the ombudsman and newsroom recruiter at the Detroit Free Press. As many as 20 Michigan State students work on each guide. The concept is to boost cultural competence by spreading awareness about a certain group or community. Ultimately, the goal is to break down cultural and social walls by encouraging conversation. Students collect questions from members of a selected cultural group and gather answers from polls, surveys, and researchers. Cultural experts review and edit the students' work. The approach is based on the idea that questions asked out of sincere interest are the best ways to bridge cultures. The guides are meant to start that process and to lead to face-to-face conversations.

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• Verlag: The Michigan State University School of Journalism
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1939880793
• ISBN 13: 9781939880796
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 78
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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