BY EMILY KROLIKOWSKI

1. Who are the major

leaders of this religion
and what was their
role?

Muhammad
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Abraham
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2. What are the sacred
writings of this religion
and what do they teach?

Quran(or Koran)
megoracle.com
3. What traditions,
customs, and beliefs does
this religion have and what
are the details
surrounding these?

Traditions
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Customs
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Beliefs
www.jazakallah.in
4. Is this religion
monotheistic or
polytheistic? What is the
name(s) of the god(s) and
what are some specific
details surrounding these?

Monotheistic
Allah (God)
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5. Where did this religion
originate in the world?
Where can people who
practice this religion be
found living today?

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6. How has/does this
religion influence society,
politics, and the economy?
Society
Politics

Economy
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7. What conflicts have this
religion participated in and
what were the effects of
their participation?
9/11
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Isis
www.cbc.ca
8. What are some other
interesting facts about this
religion?
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