Muslim and Islam

Misconceptions
By: Nikki Chandakham, Willow Bolton, and Maya Camit
Introduction
There are many misconceptions surrounding Islam,
these are usually born from fear and misunderstanding.
Background Information
After the 9/11 incident, Muslims were accused of terrorism.
Mosques were burned down, women wearing the hijab
headscarves were harassed, and for a Muslim in America, it was a
hassle to get to the airport without being suspiciously watched
by security. But why is this true? When irresponsible, or
downright crazy people do things such as crash a plane into
buildings, rumours start, and it’s not difficult for those to spiral
out of hand.
Are All of Today’s American Muslims Terrorists?

● Only 6% of terrorist attacks in America were motivated by Islam.

● In the 4o years we have been collecting data, terrorism is at an all time low in
America.
● Almost ½ of all reported terrorist attacks in America took place in the 1970’s.

Cited Source: This source talks about Muslim facts vs fiction surrounding terrorism.
https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/09a4d33b-c943-4abf-8ca0-747d78a1616b/terro
rism-american-muslims-fact-vs-fiction/
What are the Differences Between ISIS and Islam?
There are many differences between ISIS and Islam.

● ISIS does not reflect the teachings of the Quran

● ISIS is an extremist group, while Islam is a religion.
● Muslims are followers of the Islamic faith, but the victims in most of ISIS’ acts of
violence.

This source talks about Isis and how it is affecting cultural heritage.
"ISIS Rampage: A Threat To Cultural Heritage That Belongs To All." YaleGlobal Online, 26 Nov. 2015. Global
Issues in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A435565585/GPS?u=fres90803&sid=GPS&xid=81f25fcb.
Accessed 29 Nov. 2017.
Are Muslim Women and Girls Oppressed?
● The Q’uran says that women and men are equal in the eyes of god
● The Q’uran also tells Muslims to educate their daughters as well as their sons
● Muslim women have had rights for longer than 1,400 years while American
women only got them in the 18 and 1900 hundreds.

This source talks about Muslim women in America, and their place in Islam, among
other things.

https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/islam08.socst.world.glob.lpwomen/women-in-i
slam/
Conclusion
Everybody deserves respect, and if you’re different that respect
may be hard to get. We hope that this slide show presentation
has cleared up some of the misconceptions you may have had
about the religion of Islam, Muslims and ISIS.
Bibliography
Muslims and Terrorism:
“Terrorism american muslims fact vs fiction”
https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/09a4d33b-c943-4abf-8ca0-747d78a1616b/terro
rism-american-muslims-fact-vs-fiction/
ISIS and Islam:
"ISIS Rampage: A Threat To Cultural Heritage That Belongs To All." YaleGlobal Online, 26 Nov. 2015. Global
Issues in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A435565585/GPS?u=fres90803&sid=GPS&xid=81f25fcb.
Accessed 29 Nov. 2017.

Women in Islam:
https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/islam08.socst.world.glob.lpwomen/women-in-i
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