Assignment:
In both Islam and Judaism, religion sets quite clear rules for how believers should live their lives. Different people in different parts of the world then choose to interpret these rules in different ways.
1. Discuss differences and similarities, based on what you know about the rules for what is allowed and what is not allowed in Islam and Judaism.
2. The five pillars (duties) are central to all believing Muslims. How do these affect every day life for different people?
Clothing rules and food rules in Islam
1. a. Give examples of dress code in Islam.
b. Compare dress code for women and men.
c. Examine how different Muslim women motivate their choices to wear or not to wear the veil.
d. Why do you think the Muslim veil has become a complex symbol in Western Europe?
2. a. Compare the rules of food in Islam and Judaism.
b. What similarities are there? What are the differences?