1. On what basis does Robert W. Tracinski assert that Islam is a terrorist threat to the United States? How does Edward W. Said refute this claim"

2. Explain the contrasting definitions of jihad offered by Raphael Israeli and Mohammed Abdul Malek. What type of evidence does each employ to support their definitions? Whose evidence is more persuasive, and why"

3. Robert Fisk argues that media stereotypes of Muslims as terrorists lead to racism and discrimination against American Muslims. On the other hand, Kazim Saeed maintains that the media depiction of Muslims does not define the image of Muslims. Which viewpoint do you find more convincing? Explain your answer.