The Adhan Is the Islamic Call to Prayer, Recited Five

question 96

Multiple Choice

The adhan is the Islamic call to prayer, recited five times each day. This means that, in theory, five times each day every Muslim is doing the exact same thing at the exact same time. What function or dysfunction of religion does the adhan help bring about?

• A) It supports economic development.
• B) It creates social solidarity.
• C) It reinforces sexism.
• D) It creates a bias against homosexuals.
• E) It prevents divorce.

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Self-Concept

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Self-Concept

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