Abstract

Section I: Growing up in the west, Muslim youth face many problems when exploring their faith. Some associate these problems with Islam, but in reality, the problems are a result of questionable cultural traditions, many of which contradict the Quran and Sunnah, Islam's holy texts. Thus, my project seeks to clarify the difference between cultural traditions, such as marrying from amongst one's relatives or tribe, and religious ones, like memorizing specific verses from the Quran. It encourages readers to not make assumptions or generalizations without knowing the facts first. For examp…