SOC 885 Chapter : Article - Practices of the Faith
19 Apr 2012
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Haddad y. y. , smith, j. l & moore, k (2006). America: the challenge of islamic identity today. new york oxford university press. Breaks down practice of faith in three main categories: mosque attendance and participation in mosque-related activities. 2) observance of the five pillars/ duties of muslims 3) involvement of increasing number of women in learning and teaching the traditional religious sciences of islam. Young journalist entered the mosque through the front door, asked to leave, wants women to be treated the same as men. Except in houses of worship established by south asians and a few salafis who adhere to traditional customs, women have played and continue to pay, key roles in mosque social activities. More women prefer sunday prayers as oppose to friday prayer, because they are more family orientated. Women often pray in a separate room or behind some curtain, or when space is limited women pray in hallways or basements.
