Role played by scholastic and familial networks in the Shia revival in Lebanon.

    1-Explain the role played by scholastic and familial networks in the Shia revival in Lebanon. 2- Discuss the similarities and differences between Al Qaida and earlier Jihadist groups. 3-Compare and contrast the Sunni Islamist position(s) to the Shia Islamist position(s) on two of the following issues: -Israel -Jihad -Treatment of non-Muslims 4-Explain the similarities and/or differences between the United States’ position on Sunni political Islam and its position on Shia political Islam.