1a. This question asks you to explain what is unique about Shi'ism from a theological perspective. What sacred personalities, religious institutions, and distinctive rituals are part of Shi'a Islam? What are unique Shi'a values? For example, you could discuss how the rituals dedicated to remembering the historical event of the death of Husayn (the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad) are an expression of specific Shi'a values we learned. Name three examples of Shi'a history, practice, and / or theologyand clearly explain how they express Shi'a valuesin your answer.

. This question asks you to show what you learned about Islamic law. Does "Sharia" mean "Islamic law"? What does "Sharia" mean, and how do Muslims think of it in their religious lives? What is the term we learned that does mean law or jurisprudence in Islam? Do you think the anti-Sharia movement in the United States today has any connection to Islamophobia? Your response should answer each question in the prompt.