Name: ___________________________________________________
Directions:
Using the passage from Sura 16 below and the passages from Luke’s Gospel referenced below, compare the two passages. Answer the subsequent questions and turn in your copy when done.
Passages from the Quran on Mary:
Relate in the Book (the story of) Maryam, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the East.
[17] She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent to her Our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects.
[18] She said: “I seek refuge from thee to (Allah) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear Allah.”
[19] He said: “Nay, I am only a Messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son.”
[20] She said: “How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?”
[21] He said: “So (it will be): thy Lord saith, ‘That is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy from Us’: it is matter (so) decreed.”
Quran 19.16,21 (Surat Maryam, verse 16..21)
Passages from Luke’s Gospel. Compare this passage to the following Lucan verses. Use your mobile device, laptop, or tablet to review these passages. Luke’s Gospel can be accessed via bible.oremus.org. Use the space provided to write a summary sentence of the passage.
(Lk. 1:26)
(Lk. 1:34)
(Lk. 1:35)
(Lk. 1:37)
Questions. Use complete sentences when providing your answer. (Continued below.)
In the space provided, identify and explain the angelic-encounter with Mary in the two text. Observe and notate the subtle differences and stark similarities in the text.
How does Mary describe herself in each passage?
How is God/Allah described in the two passages? What differences are there?
How is Jesus described in the two passages? (NB: do not read into the Gospel account; simply give your response.)
Discuss Engineer’s essay on Islamic pluralism. Reading the passage below, answer the questions provided. Answer using complete sentences.
“The Qur’an is very clear about another essential piece of the pluralist platform: freedom of conscience. It states clearly and firmly that ‘there is no compulsion of religion’ (2:256), and it affirms that all children of Adam are honorable (17:70). Further, the Qur’an endorses interreligious dialogue, but with decorum: ‘And argue not with the People of the Book except by what has been revealed to us and revealed to you, and our God and your God is One, and to Him we submit’ (29:46),” in Ashgar Ali Engineer, “Islam and Pluralism,” 215.
Questions:
Using your general observations and knowledge: What has cinema, TV news coverage, commentaries, and other media sources implied about Islam in regards to religious superiority? What is Engineer’s challenge in his essay?
In your opinion, what benefit do courses about religion, interreligious dialogue, and cultural differences offer those working in various fields (social work, nursing/medicine, business, education, etc.)?
Quick Research:
Using a reliable news outlet (New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN.com, NBCNews.com, CBS News, etc.), find a story focused on Afghanistan, Islam and the Talban, etc.
News Source & Title:
General Summary of the Article & Article’s Portrayal of Islam
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