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The lives of Muslims require a strict to devotion to not only their religion, but the principles that are dictated by their god. Their god, who goes by many names, is their primary focus within their lives. PBS states, "God is all-powerful and all-knowing" (Muslims). This displays the idea that his creation of the world around them gives him such high authority. While it is entirely natural for Muslims to enjoy their lifestyle and live with a reasonable degree of freedom, it is crucial that they must not stray from the principles that are dictated by their religious text, The Qu’ran. According to Huda, “Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done according to Allah's guidance” (Huda). In essence, they are obligated to develop a strong connection with Allah and will act as his servants. The strong devotion of Muslims is displayed through all that they are willing to give up to demonstrate their loyalty. This is seen through the many items that they are giving up such as “consuming pork, alcohol or mind-altering drugs” (Muslims). This is because these are seen as life essentials or common acts to most people.
 * Aim - Cassondra Ledezma, Maria Vasquez, Dylan Lewis **

Works Cited //Muslims: Teacher’s Guide//. PBS Home, 2012. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. Huda. //Everyday Life of a Muslim//. [|About.com], 29 Apr. 2006. Web. 10 Oct. 2012.

Muslims have gone through a very large change throughout their lives. This is especially true because of the colonial procedure they had to endure. PBS states, “It's not just the loss of control over administration, politics, the economy... These are the more obvious aspects of colonialization” (Frontline). The idea that they faced “the loss of control” displays all of the struggles that they had to go through to prove their independence. Thus their struggles will have a beneficial impact on the generations to come. This is seen when PBS states, “reasserting identity, discovering oneself, trying to define one's space -- it has become very, very important to Muslims everywhere” (Frontline). This illustrates the very impact that Muslims have on the world, because of their need to show others that they were “discovering oneself”. The impact that they create shows an idea of confidence that could be spread onto others. Their impact on others is seen when Rosser states, “the average person will probably fail to realise just how far historical contacts with the Muslim world have impacted on their daily life” (Rosser). Therefore all challenges and events that Muslims have faced have had an overall influence on the “daily life” of many people.
 * Historical- Cassondra Ledezma **

Works Cited Rosser-Owen, Isla. //Muslim Impact on Daily Life.// British Muslim Heritage. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. //Frontline: Muslims//. PBS Home, 2002. Web. 12 Oct 2012.

Audience - Maria Vasquez
Muslims believe in one God that acts alone. “Allah is the name Muslims use for the supreme and unique God, who created and rules everything” (Barrow). According to Barrow, Muslims treat Allah as their provider, Lord and creator. They are followers of the religion Islam, which are based on “Six major Beliefs” (Muslims). Given the fact that Islam is a universal religion it is intended for all people despite their education, language or race. Muslim is also intended for those how are keen on receiving blessing from the religion itself. Individuals looking for a life filled with prayer, devotion and that strongly believe that Allah’s theories exist are more prone to convert themselves to Islam. “Muslims are also prohibited from gambling, taking interest, fortune-telling, killing, lying, stealing, cheating, oppressing or abusing others, being greedy or stingy, engaging in sex outside of marriage, disrespecting parents, and mistreating relatives, orphans or neighbors” (Muslims). A human being strongly believes in these principles listed above and that God “Allah” must be the center of what surrounds an individual is considered a Muslim. All in all Allah calls any person willing to put the six beliefs into practice and let him in their hearts, his arms are open at all times.

Works Cited //Muslims: Teacher’s Guide//. PBS Home, 2012. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. Barrow Mandy. Information on Islam. Woodlands Junior School. Web. 12 Oct. 2012

Cultural - Dylan Lewis
With the seemingly vast detachment between the Western and Middle-Eastern world, it becomes easy to forget the cultural impact Muslims have had on the modern world. In more recent years, Muslims have been the target of widespread hatred within Western culture, given the specifics of their teachings, and the actions of some who follow these teachings. As reaffirmed by J.A. Progler “Most people seem to be familiar with stereotypes and negative imagery of Arabs and Muslims-indeed, some are so firmly entrenched that the consumers of these images are unable to distinguish them from reality” (Progler). In many ways, this ubiquitous negative imagery of Muslim culture soon is asserted as truth, with little question, especially in modern Western culture. Now, while a great deal of this hatred is fueled by the lasting effects of the September 11th attacks, there are still some key aspects of Muslim culture that have sparked such great disdain. One of the more evident ones is the way women are treated in Muslim culture. Burhan Ozbilicl highlights this principle, “While it is impossible, given their diversity, to paint one picture of women living under Islam today, it is clear that the religion has been used in most Muslim countries not to liberate but to entrench inequality” (Ozbilicl). The lasting inequality within Islam has been a catalyst for women’s rights, given how provocative this issue has become. Within modern culture, the mistreatment of Muslim women has only further solidified a lasting hatred for this culture, and those who happen to follow it.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Works Cited <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;">Beyer, Lisa. "The Women of Islam." Time.com. Time.com, 25 Nov. 2001. Web. 11 Oct. 2012. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Godlas, Alan. Godlas. Extreme-dm, n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. Progler, J. A. "The Utility of Islamic Imagery in the West." Al-Tawhid 14.4 (2005): n. pag. The Foundation of Islamic Thought. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.