REL112

This course provides an introduction to Islam as a religion, a set of practices, and a community of diverse cultures. Who is the Prophet Muhammad and what is the Quran? Why do Muslims pray, fast for Ramadan, and perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca? How do Muslims practice Islam in places like Europe? The course includes a study of the Prophet Muhammad's life, an introduction to the Quran and Hadith, and aspects of Muslim ritual life, especially the Hajj. Students also explore aspects of Muslim life in places like New York, London, and the Middle East.