Contemporary Islam is both original (retaining the traditions ofits founders) an

Contemporary Islam is both original (retaining the traditions ofits founders) and derivative (influenced by ideas andcircumstances). Though Islam has always helped Muslims seek theideal model of life given through Muhammad and the Caliphsthroughout history it has been interpreted by individualsinfluential leaders and communities. This raises certain questionsabout the future of Islam to be considered for the final paper inthis course.