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. What I Know My first introduction to Islam was when I heard that a new picture show would be coming out called Malcolm X. I heard it was supposed to be really good once the filming was finished. So I decided to make the book before I watched the movie so that it would be easier for me to understand it when I see it on the big screen. I borrowed the book from the library and I was really enjoying the book until I got half way through, to the point where the Nation of Islam teaches that white passel be devils. I was so disgusted, I didnt finish the book. Finally, the movie was about to be released and I saw the previews on television, plus the reviews in the paper. It looked appealing, and I heard that Malcolm X later dropped out of the NOI and realized that white people are not devils. So I decided to read the book again, and I was very pleased that I finished it this time. However, I did not chase after more endureledge on the subject at this time. Then when I entered Galla udet, I met a lot of people who were Muslim and I spent rather some time with them. I learned bits and pieces about Islam through socializing with them. I never really asked questions, maybe occasionally I would. I roll in the hay a little bit about women in general and even less about womens roles. My knowledge about Islam is superficial, but I want to know more in depth the soul of the Muslim Woman. I know that women must dress modestly and cover their hair. Only their face and hands fanny show. I also know that many men prefer or consider the main role of women is to stay home and take care of their husbands, children, and entertain the home. That practice is stronger in Eastern societies than in America. I understand that many non-Muslims stereotypically think that the way Muslim women are treated is derogatory, because of the way they dress, the roles they play in their community, the limits that society bestows upon them, and that they have few rights. My main goal is to se e why most women choose to stay in Islam and what is really behind the Islamic stereotypes. II. What I Want to Find Out I chose to pick Women in Islam as my topic because I have many Muslim friends and I think they are very interesting.