Michigan State School of Journalism

100 Questions and Answers About Muslim Americans with a Guide to Islamic Holidays

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Produktbeschreibung

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?

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Michigan State University School of Journalism
• Seitenzahl: 78
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 111g
• ISBN-13: 9781939880796
• ISBN-10: 1939880793
• Artikelnr.: 41903224

Autorenporträt

This guide about U.S. Catholics is one of more than 20 in the Michigan State University School of Journalism's Bias Busters series. The series builds cultural competence by spreading awareness about specific groups and communities. Ultimately, the goal is to break down walls by opening discussion among people.The Bias Busters series is created by journalism classes at Michigan State University working with community allies. Joe Grimm is the series creator and editor. Grimm joined MSU in 2008 after more than 30 years in daily newspapering. He worked at the Detroit Free Press for more than 25 years.He held various editing jobs and became the youngest reader representative in a U.S. newsroom. For most of his time at the Free Press, Grimm was the newsroom's recruiting and staff development editor. His charge was to create better content by developing the newsroom staff to better reflect the community. During his tenure, the Free Press developed the most diverse staff among major American newspapers. Grimm is a member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame and has published eight books besides the ones in the Bias Busters series.The authors on this guide were MSU students Sabrina Boxer, Emile Rizk, Lacie Kunselman, Nicoline Bradford, Karlyn Kelley, Angelina Sandora, Heather Araj, Mark Krueger-Vanoyen, Shelby Frink, Madison Scanlon, Yu-An (Annie) Fan Chiang, Samantha Bluga, Ben Walker, Hailey Woodworth and Addison Carter. Also: Jack Foster. Michigan State graduates Debrah Miszak and Lacie Kunselman helped edit. Bias Busters guides have been used for training in business, the health industry, interfaith groups, universities and law enforcement. Many individuals use the guides just to get to know their neighbors. "100 Questions and Answers About U.S.Catholics" aims to bridge gaps in understanding, encourage respectful dialogue, and promote more informed communities.We approach cultural competence with the mindset that questions asked out of sincere interest, even if phrased in a less than graceful manner, are the best way to build bridges. The guides are meant to help that process and lead to face-to-face conversations.Books include discussion and reflection guides so individuals can learn on their own or so groups can converse.Answers are clear, honest and nonjudgmental.