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Asked by Daniel Hufendick on May 01, 2024

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The adhan is the Islamic call to prayer that is 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 brings people together.
C) It reinforces sexism.
D) It creates a bias against homosexuals.

Adhan

The Islamic call to prayer, recited by a muezzin at prescribed times of the day to announce each of the five daily prayer sessions in Islam.

Economic Development

The process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.

Sexism

Discrimination based on gender, often manifesting as a belief in the inherent superiority of one sex over the other.

  • Identify the function of religious practices and rituals in creating community and social cohesion.
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Alyssa PutmanMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The adhan helps bring about the function of religion that brings people together. Through reciting the call to prayer at the same time five times a day, Muslims are reminded of their shared faith and come together to worship.

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