Wondering about the Muslim cutlture...

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I absolutely do not want any bashing here. I am seriously interested in this subject for several reasons. First, and the reason for my second reason, is my friend has recently converted to her fiance's religion so they can get married. My second reason is, because of this I am using the topic for a subject on a paper for my Human Relations class. So here is what I want to know. First of all, from what I understand, being Muslim is more than a religion, its a lifestyle. Is that correct? Second, what, in a nutshell are your religious and personal beliefs (i.e. dating, daily life, etc.)? Third, what do you feel are the main differences between your culture and non-Muslim cultures? and finally... What are some things non-Muslims do and/or say that really bother you? Obviously I'd like an A on my paper, but more than that, I honestly want to know about being Muslim. I think it would help me understand my friend's fiance better, and let him know that I care about what he thinks and feels so he is comfortable with the friendship between myself and my friend. Thanks in advance!