History & Islamic Civilization Essay
Can you help me understand this History question?
- Answer the following three questions by reviewing the lectures so far and submit them on the Blackboard by the due date.
- You may do this activity as a group or individually, but everyone must submit their answers separately on the Blackboard
- You may answer in bullet points or by writing a short passage.
Questions:
Answer the following questions. (Both questions are based on class lectures/discussions.
- What are the social and political significances of monotheism (tawhid)? Give at least one example for each.
- How did migration (hijrah) contribute to Islamic civilization?
- Was the Battle of Badr a planned attempt on the part of the Muslims? Explain your opinion by mentioning which historical interpretation you refer to in this regard.
- Please see attached the full text of the ‘constitution of Madinah’ in English. You may also find the Arabic version through a quick online search. Review the document and answer the following question.
- What can you tell about this document if you apply source-critical approach to it (see Lecture 1)? For example, what would you say about ‘when’, ‘who’, ‘where’ regarding this document?
Rubric:
Format: 15%
Clearly formatted text according to the specified number of words with 12 font-size and 1.5 spacing.
Coherence: 40%
Writing shows clear understanding of the central issue/theme.
Presentation: 20%
Writing explains the issue with consistency by presenting examples and evidences (examples and evidence can be from your life experiences)
Language: 10%
Less than 3 errors in either or both, the spellings and the grammar
Plagiarism: 15%
Not more than 15% of the writing is found to be plagiarized. (30% or above ratio of plagiarism would disqualify the submission)
