Unit 3: The Origins & Spread of Islam

Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think Isra Mohammed repeats at the beginning and at the end of her speech: “I’m Muslim and I am proud”?
2. Isra mentions the “rights and the freedom to wear a head scarf.’” What do you think she means by this?
3. Isra questions, “So what is Islam? And what do we actually believe in?” What do you recall she stated?
4. Discuss what you know about ISIS.
5. How might you define hate crimes?
6. “Terrorism has no religion. And terrorism is not the face of Muslim.” Discuss what you believe Isra means.
7. “They [ISIS] has hijacked our religion and used it against us.” Discuss your understanding of the statement.
8. In reference to the bullying and constant attacks because of her religion, Isra asks, “So what can we do about it???” What were some of her suggestions?