Recall that we have been using the word Islam in a very broad sense not only to designate a system of belief and worship, but also to indicate a sociopolitical system, a civilization, and a highly diverse community.

Providing concrete historical evidence from your readings, write a 3-page essay (between 700 and 900 words) presenting Islam as: (a) a religion; (b) a political entity; and (c) a civilization. Then explain in what way all these three aspects of Islam are intimately linked.