First Essay Assignment

Muslim communities, throughout the past millennium, have periodically questioned the integrity and reliability of the non-Muslim world and their relationship to it. This has resulted either in deep introspection which pondered new ways of conceptualizing the structure and purpose of Muslim society, or else resulted in hostility towards the West. In the past century, hostility towards the West in general has often been replaced by hostility towards United Kingdom and the United States, in particular.

Identify and elaborate on an example of each result. As you discuss an example of the first ( deep introspection which pondered new ways of conceptualizing the structure and purpose of Muslim society), be sure to clarify where and when this occurred, and who were the leaders of this movement. As you discuss an example of the second (hostility towards an external force), be sure to clarify the reasons behind hostility being directed towards this external power, in particular.

The essay should be 3-5 pages (typed, double spaced, with references), and be based on what we have read and discussed in this course. It is due at 10a.m. (the beginning of class) on Friday February1st.