Who are Muslims? Where in the world do you find the largest population of Muslims? How many Muslims are in the United States? Choose one aspect of Islamic culture and find out more (food, art, architecture, holidays, rituals, beliefs, etc.)

Requirements: Write an essay to answer the following questions. Note the length and format requirements in your syllabus.

1. Search on the internet.
2. Who are Muslims? Where in the world do you find the largest population of Muslims? How many Muslims are in the United States?
3. Choose one aspect of Islamic culture and find out more (food, art, architecture, holidays, rituals, beliefs, etc.)
4. What is a hijab? How is it different from niqab? What does the Qur’an say about hijab? What are the reasons and history of veiling in Islam?
5. Watch the TED talk: The Muslim on the airplane

What are stereotypes, terrorism, and hate crime? What are your thoughts and intake after watching?