Young Writers Society

I'm currently wrestling with a character (more or less figuratively) who is Muslim, and it is a big part of his life. Unfortunately, I only know a smattering of things that I've picked up recently--anything beyond the basics is beyond me.

I'm pretty certain that he is a Shiite, but if you have any information on Sunni Islam as well that would be awesome sauce. ^_^ Anything and everything would be appreciated.

I'm actually currently visiting Pakistan and have gotten to know many shiite's and am a shia myself. I'm hundred percent sure I can help you.

here are some links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia

http://www.al-islam.org/encyclopedia/

This ones about Jihad. I know it may seem irrelevant but I feel it's important you read this before writing about a Muslim. Besides it tends to be a hot topic.

http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/i ... _jihad.htm

I hope you don't write this based on pre assumed things.

And when you research on the net about Shia-ism. Try to look for website that are from shia perspective instead of someone else's perspective on shias because in that way you can get closer to your character.

Need anything at all let me know. I'll be more than happy to help you. And I do hope I can help you with this.

Good luck!

look of the 7 themes of islam and the beginninngs of the religion
(post Rome- during middle ages)

that should give you a good feel for the religion

and then interview someone who is islamic and go for ti

what exactly do you want.....i'm a muslim...becareful of saying something wrong

I have a good freind who is a very devout (sunni, I think?) Muslim. Any questions you have I can relay to him, if you would like.