Tuesday's World Events - August 21, 2007
1. Identify the following groups discussed in the article:
-EEOC
-CAIR
-MAS
-ISNA
-North American Islamic Trust
-Somali Justice Advocacy Center
-American Islamic Forum for Democracy
2. Define the following words as used in the article:
-accommodation (para. 1, 4, 6)
-advocacy (para. 3)
-shariah (para. 8)
-divisiveness (para. 8)
-unindicted (para. 10)
-co-conspirators (para. 10)
-co-opted (para. 11)
3. How does Omar Jamal view groups like CAIR and MAS?
4. What does Zuhdi Jasser say is CAIR's ultimate goal in advocating for Muslim rights?
5. Why does Mr. Jamal think that Somali Muslim immigrants to the U.S. are particularly susceptible to CAIR's agenda?
6. How is CAIR exploiting moderate Muslims in America, according to Mr. Jasser?
7. What is the major difference between Omar Jamal and Zuhdi Jasser's organizations and CAIR, MAS, ISNA, etc.?
8. Define discerning. Why is it important for all Americans to be discerning regarding Muslims in the U.S.? Be specific.
OPTIONAL: Ayaan Hirsi Ali's was raised as a Muslim in Somalia. For a first-hand perspective of how many Somali Muslims are becoming radicalized, read Ms. Ali's autobiography Infidel.