Appendix III - Interview Guide

Summary

1. Greetings and introduction.

2. Brief information about the research and its objectives.

3. Verbal consent of the interviewee.

4. Personal information about the interviewee (name, age, place of residence).

5. How do you look at the cultural values and customs in Pakistan especially with respect to marriage, death, birthday events, dress, etc.? Are these values in conflict with Islam?

6. Do you watch television and use the Internet? If not, why?

7. What do you think about the political system in Pakistan and what, in your opinion, is the best system of governance and how can it be introduced in Pakistan?

8. What do you think about the education system in Pakistan and how do you compare the madaris with the mainstream education system?

9. What are your views about sufism /spiritualism in Islam? How do you look at the practice of visiting shrines of saints?

10. What are your views about the suicide attacks and bombings in Pakistan?

11. What do you think about the current status and role of women in Pakistani society?

12. What are your views on Pakistan's foreign policy especially with reference to India, Afghanistan, Europe, the United States and the Muslim world?

13. What are the three biggest challenges faced by Pakistan and what solutions do you recommend?

14. What are the major differences between madrassah and college students?