Understanding Islam

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Part 1: Summary Write a 350- to 525-word summary of the most significant events in the history of Islam. Summary Enter text. Part 2: Important Elements Write a 1- to 2-sentence explanation of the importance to Muslims of each of the elements listed in the table below. Qur’an Enter text. Five Pillars Enter text. Ramadan Enter text. General Islamic Ethics Enter text. Part 3: Similarities and Differences Select 2 of the branches of Islam (e.g., Sunni, Shia/Shiite, Sufi) to compare and contrast. Identify them in the table below. Branch of Islam Enter text. Branch of Islam Enter text. Describe at least 3 similarities and/or differences, including at least 1 similarity 1 one difference in how these 2 branches of Islam practice their traditions. Similarities Differences Enter text. Enter text.