1.  Why is Shari'a controversial?  Define apostasy.

2.  How does Shari'a law allow men to treat their wives?

3.  Shari'a is defined as the
code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example
of Mohammed; "sharia is only applicable to Muslims"; "under Islamic law
there is no separation of church and state." 
Should a non-muslim country allow Muslims to establish Shari'a law?  Explain your answer.

4.  What is wrong
with the following statements made by Syed Pasha, a leader of the Union
of Muslim Organizations of the U.K. and Ireland?

• "We told her if
  you give us religious rights, we willl be in a better position to
  convince [Muslim] young people that they are being treated equally
  along with other citizens." (from paragraph #2)
• "They [the British government] should understand our problems then we will understand their problems." (from paragraph #10) 

5.  How does the view of Khalid Mahmood, a British Muslim lawmaker, differ from those Muslim leaders who want Shari'a law?

6.  What percent
of Muslims in England believe that the London bombings, which killed 52
people, were justified because of Britain's foreign policies?
What percent of Muslims under the age of 45 believe so?

7.  Re-read paragraphs #19-23.  Define appeasement.  Do you agree with Mr. Gardiner's statements?  Explain your answer.

8.  Do you think
that Muslim leaders in the U.K. (and the U.S.) are helping to combat
terrorism in their communities?  Explain your answer.