Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 10
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options:

List and briefly describe the Five Pillars of Islam. Select one of the pillars to examine in more in depth. How do Muslims express this pillar? How do Sufis express this pillar differently from other Muslims? Explain why you choose this particular pillar.
Define Sunni and Shia. Choose one of these two forms of Islam and explain their core beliefs in greater detail, including their history, countries where this form of Islam is practiced, and sub-sects within each branch. Conclude with a brief analysis about the ways in which these two school’s differences continue to influence Islamic culture and politics in the modern world.

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peerwho chose an optiondifferentfrom the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines

Resource:
Chapter 10

Molloy, M. (2013). Experiencing the world’s religions (6th ed.). New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.