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Militant Islam, 2002.
An overview of militant Islam and post-industrial warfare.
2,099 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper reviews the basic principles and beliefs associated with Islam, the religion from which militant Islam arose. It discusses the emergence of militant Islam with an emphasis on Osama bin Laden, his personal development, beliefs and motivations and his sponsorship of terrorism in general and specifically against US targets. It looks at how militant Islam has steadily been on the rise since the 1700s and consequently how there has been a growth extremism and fanaticism amongst militant Islamic groups directed at US citizens as well as the interests Americans. It looks at how the U.S. has responded with strengthening its? own systems for protecting America as well as its? interests throughout the world.
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"Inspired by Muhammad Abd al-Wahab (1703-92), as explained by Pipes (2002), the roots of militant Islam represented an enragement directed towards the loss of power and wealth in the Islam world during the five centuries preceding the 18th century. This anger was further fueled by a growing awareness that other non-Islamic peoples and nations had managed to surge ahead. According to Pipes, in search for answers as to why Muslims were faring so poorly in the world when it was accepted that Allah had bestowed his grace and beneficial spirit upon those of Islamic faith, the Muslim fundamentalists began to explore extremist ideologies, including fascism, Marxism-Leninism, Pan-Arabism and Pan-Syrianism. "
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Islamic Militants, 2004.
An analysis of why and how Islamic militancy survives and thrives.
3,282 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper offers a close look at the death, destruction, chaos and violence in Iraq over the past year or more, describing the so-called 'insurgents' using car bombs, grenades, suicide bombers and rocket launchers to kill Americans and pro-American Iraqis. The paper claims that this clearly indicates that Islamic militancy has been highly successful thwarting the American presence in Iraq. The paper poses the question of who is training the young Islamic boys to keep the Islamic militant and terrorist movement in survival mode.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Who is Keeping the Islamic Militant & Terrorist Movement in Survival Mode?
Conclusion
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"It should be mentioned that this ongoing insurgent-led violence has little if anything to do with the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, other than it opened the doors to a new war. It has little to do with the initial reasons for the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which was launched with the stated intention of finding "weapons of mass destruction" and uncovering alleged covert nuclear weapons programs. It appears from all indications that this ongoing conflict is a response by Islamic militants (who have apparently been beckoned from many Moslem countries to kill and embarrass the Americans in Iraq, the "infidels" in bin Laden's words) to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ironically, Americans appear to be "sitting ducks" in a nation the U.S. just "conquered," has spent billions to conquer, and is now occupying as part of George W. Bush's "war on terrorism.""
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The Nation of Islam: Are They Islamic?, 2002.
Compares the Nation of Islam with traditional Islam.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper examines the Nation of Islam as a social movement and tests whether its traditions and roots are really found in traditional Islam.
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"The presence of God (Allah) is another and maybe the most critical difference between the Nation of Islam and traditional Muslims. The Nation of Islam was founded in the 1930?s by a man named W. Fard Muhammad. Fard Muhammad believed he was sent to wake ?the black nation to the full range of the black man?s possibilities in a world temporarily dominated by the blue eyed devils.?(5) It is the Nation of Islam who has since said, ? We Believe that Allah appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, July, 1930; the long awaited ?Messiah? of the Christians and the ?Mahdi? of the Muslims.?(6) Fard Muhammad taught that the African American culture was unique and separate from that of ?the Caucasian devils.?(7)
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Political Islam and Islamic Fundamentalism, 2002.
This essay describes how and when Islam made an impact as a political ideal as well as its repercussions leading up to today.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper elaborates on Islam and its religious politcal history for the past 100 years, including the later part of this century. It offers some insights into what may have given rise to what is now known today as Islamic fundamentalism.
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"While the roots of political Islam can be traced back to the time of Mohammed, the real impact of Islam as a political ideal came about with the Iranian revolution and the Ayatollah Khomeini. The new brand of political Islam that Khomeini brought to Iran was a new, more militant Islam than the world had previously been exposed to. During the time of the Ottoman Empire, Islam was spread as the ideal religion, however, there was room for both branches of Islam, Sunni and Shiite, to practice. There was also a place for Christians and Jews, although it was on the second class level. However, Khomeini?s brand of religious zealotry was harsh and dictatorially strict."
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Islam and Democracy: A Summation of Islamic Scholarship, 2005.
A discussion on the correlation between Islam and democracy.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper tries to determine the compatibility of Islam and democracy. It compares the works of three Muslim authors in the West, John L. Esposito, Ahmad Moussalli, and Abdulaziz Sachedina. It explains that the main objective for this comparative analysis is to gain a better understanding of how Western Muslim scholars conceptualize and utilize the concept of democracy in an Islamic framework.
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"In order to determine the compatibility of Islam and democracy, I have compared the works of three Muslim authors in the West, John L. Esposito, Ahmad Moussalli, and Abdulaziz Sachedina. My main objective for this comparative analysis is to gain a better understanding of how Western Muslim scholars conceptualize and utilize the concept of democracy in an Islamic framework. In Islam and Democracy, John L. Esposito offers his readers the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of how democratic thought and practices can be incorporated into Islamic politics by examining the scope of democratic practices inherent within Islam, and discussing how the secular and the religious forms inform and reinforce the political discourse of democracy. In terms of how Islam can be incorporated in ..."
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"The Jews Of Islam" (Bernard Lewis) and "The Dhimmi: Jews and Christians Under Islam" (Bat Ye'or), 1992.
Compares these two books on non-Muslim peoples living in Muslim society.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"The Dhimmi, Two Views
"Dhimmi" is a term applied to someone who lives in a Muslim society without being a Muslim (principally Jews and Christians). This paper compares and contrasts two books on the subject of the dhimmi--The Jews of Islam by Bernard Lewis and The Dhimmi: Jews and Christians under Islam by Bat Ye'or. This comparison and contrast centers on four points: (1) ways in which the authors express their views, (2) the subjects the authors choose to write about, (3) differences in subject matter, and (4) individual point of view.
As both works have a scholarly tone, neither one reveals particular emotions or views regarding the subject matter. Both are objective and factual, letting the ideas, facts, and interpretations speak for themselves. The formats and styles are ..."
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Contemporary Political Islam, 2006.
This paper explains the nature of Islamic sovereignty, the roots of political Islam, the attraction of Islamism, and the driving forces behind political movements within the Middle East, such as the Taliban.
3,675 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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This paper explains that a synthesis of democratic and Islamic values is required for a practical and workable form of representative government. The author points out that Islam is not just another ideology; it is a faith and as such can motivate people to act politically while also transcending politics. The paper stresses that political Islam is not Islamist democracy, governed exclusively by Islamic law. The author comments that, in Afghanistan, the Taliban, an extreme type of political Islam, took over and did not lose control until American bombs dropped as punishment for harboring Osama Bin Laden. The paper iterates that political Islam, in its democratic infancy, is struggling to distinguish itself from both the fundamentalists and the Islamists. The author underscores that most Muslims believe that America does not have fundamental flaws; it has just failed to live up to the ideals it so strongly advocates.
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The Evolution and Growth of Political Islam
Islamic Experiences with Democracy
The Future Prospect and Promises of Political Islam
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"Algeria, in 1989, provided one of the first experiences with Islamic democracy. After years of a socialist-military regime, Algeria's sole political party, the Front de Liberation National (FLN) acquiesced to young Algerians protesting for fundamental rights and political change. In June 1990 the FLN allowed the first open elections to take place. The Front Islamique du Salut (FIS), and Islamic party, came more or less out of nowhere to capture 62% of the vote. The FLN, which could boast of liberating Algeria from the French, captured only 28%."
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Misconceptions about Islam, 2005.
The paper discusses three misconceptions about women in Islam, violence in Islam and Islam and science.
4,305 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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This paper explains that Islam is a religion of peace, which gives the aim of life and guidance to achieve this aim; but, although many fundamentals and teachings are beautiful. they are now being misunderstood because of the current state of terror associated with Muslims. The author points out that women are well respected and cared for in Islam; the wearing of a veil by woman is not a necessity in Islam, though there are rules that enjoin women to wear respectable and modest clothes and to avoid embellishment and adornment of the body when outside the circle of family or close relative. The paper relates that the great history of Muslim scientists, especially from eighth to fifteenth century, supports the encouragement that Islam has for science; for example, the need to determine the direction of prayers, prayer times and the determination of Islamic lunar calendar led the Muslims to excel in fields like celestial mechanics, optical and atmospheric physics and spherical trigonometry.
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"In a later verse the Quran says, "O Children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce you as he caused your (first) parents to go forth from the Garden and tore off from them their robe (of innocence) that he might manifest their shame to them." (Quran, 7.27) The Quran gives a clear picture of the incident that as soon as Eve and Adam tasted the fruit of the forbidden tree their nakedness became manifest and brought shame to both of them. They then repented and God acknowledged by sending them to Earth with a mission. The point to be made here is that there is a stark contrast in narration of the event in the Holy books. Genesis clearly shows the character of woman as inferior to Adam and portrays her as a temptress who lured Adam too. She takes all the blame for Adam's demise and is punished more severely than Adam as can be made out from the harsh words being used. Although the punishment is imposed in Quran also, the tone is much gentler, the blame and punishment is shared equally and at no instance is Eve treated different than Adam. In fact both hold themselves equally accountable to God avoiding any accusations."
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Islam & Women's Rights, 2001.
Explains the regulations & attitudes of Islam. Overview of Islam & feminism. Defends the religious beliefs of Islam & how they affect modern women.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 21 sources, $ 95.95
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Islam is the world's single largest religion. It also may be the most misunderstood, since Islam is not about "fundamental terrorists" claiming to kill and maim and destroy in the name of Islam. Islam may be many things to many people, but the fact remains that, based on its origins in the Seventh Century A.D., it is a faith that practices peace, devotion, and obedience. For purposes of explaining, comparing, and then making a case for the regulations and attitudes of Islam, this report is divided into three sections: 1) what Islam is (and is not), 2) an overview of Islam and feminism and 3) a defense of the
religious beliefs of Islam and how they affect modern women.
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"Islam is the world's single largest religion. It also may be the most misunderstood, since Islam is not about "fundamental terrorists" claiming to kill and maim and destroy in the name of Islam. Islam may be many things to many people, but the fact remains that, based on its origins in the Seventh Century A.D., it is a faith that practices peace, devotion, and obedience.
"Today there are between 850 million and one billion followers of Muhammad, forming the bulk of the populations of Northern Africa and Western Asia, stretching all the way through India and Pakistan into Malaysia, the East Indies, and the Philippines." (Hitti, p. 412) As communities and neighborhoods of those who believe in the Islamic faith spring up in the West, these people are reminded that ?the fact that we are in ..."
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The Essential Elements of Islam, 2002.
An overview of the different elements that make up the Islamic religion.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper argues that, since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, there have been unfair accusations unwittingly perpetrated through the media and through citizen stereotypes of so-called ?Islamic militants? or ?Islamic terrorists?, as though all Muslims participate in hateful or anti-American activities. Many American leaders have, indeed, made a point of saying that informed citizens must not classify all Muslims in the same category as those radical Muslims who perpetrate violence and killing. This paper explains the meaning and philosophy presented in the "Qur?an" (also spelled "Koran") to show that holy book contains a wealth of positive and worthwhile teachings.
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Doctrine: What Muslims Believe
Piety: How Muslims Worship
Proper Conduct: How Muslims Behave
Power: How Muslims Organize Authority
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"First, it may come as a surprise to some Christians and Jews that the Islamic faith sees Moses and Jesus as prophets, but that is the reality. Indeed, although Muslims don?t believe Jesus Christ was the son of God, they do believe he was on earth, and that his words contained prophecy. Yusuf Ali?s interpretation of that passage is that ?Allah sees and knows all,? and He will ?protect His own.? And believers in Islam are ?in the true line of those who follow? the message of Allah. ?If others narrow it or corrupt it,? Ali states, ?it is they who have left the faith and created a division or schism.? "
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Islam and Democracy, 2005.
A paper examining the contradictory messages that the religion of Islam conveys about the validity of pluralism and democracy.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper offers the perspective that Islam sends contradictory messages about the validity of pluralism and democracy. The paper defines democracy and its manifestations as well as the militant forms of both Islam and democracy. The focus of the paper is on Islam as a religious belief system that shaped social, political, cultural relations in many nation-states.
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"Democracy is often characterized as a method of giving all citizens in a nation-state a share in political decision making. However, the word democracy is used in a number of different ways. Direct democracies are distinguished from representative democracies in that the latter reflect governance systems in which voters select their favored representatives. Democracy is also manifested by different types of representative systems with degrees of participation integral to the determination of the nature of the democracy."
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Gender and Islam.
This paper reviews two books about women and Islam: ?Islam, Gender and Social Change,? edited by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad and John L. Esposito, and Leila Ahmed's ?Women and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate?.
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This paper explains that "Islam, Gender and Social Change" is a collection of essays about eleven case studies of Muslim women in various countries and includes the issues facing women outside the Middle East in Muslim areas such as Pakistan and the Philippines. The author relates that, in contrast to historians who argue that fundamentalist reinterpretations of the Koran are to blame for the repressive nature of Islam in many countries, Ahmed, author of "Women and Gender in Islam" argues that the repression of women dates back to the expansion of Mesopotamian law and that Muslim women have always used informal channels to obtain education and property. The paper relates that, instead of urging Islamic governments to change voluntarily, particularly in countries where religious and political authorities are one and the same, women and other activists should open communication and dialogue within the already-existing religious frameworks.
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"In addition to the individual country studies, the first three overview essays in this volume set the tone for the book. In the opening essay, Haddad chronicles the impact of the changing Arab world on the modern-day Muslim women. The second essay by Barbara Stowasser continues the contemporary approach by examining relevant passages from the Koran. Nadia Hijab?s article, the final one in the first half of the book, is a comprehensive discussion of how international women's organizations work within and against the strictures of Islamic law. Through the overview essays and the individual case studies, "Islam, Gender, and Social Change" provides good analysis and glimpses into how women are striving to both live under and challenge the prevailing interpretations of Islam."
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Islamic Art, 2007.
An examination of Islamic exhibits into Islamic ancient music, art and dance.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses Islamic art, music and dance. It presents these three aspects of Islamic art in the form of an exhibition and details the history and practices of each art form. It begins by discussing five Islamic musical instruments, then goes on to discuss Islamic views on dance and finally looks at the different cultural influences that contribute to Islamic art.
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Introduction
Music
Dance
Art
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"Muslims have had different views about dancing. Throughout Islam history, there have been times of greater acceptance or rejection of dance. Some believed there should be no dancing. To others, folk dancing between the same sex is acceptable, but not between mixed couples. Also, some see dancing as a way to become closer to Allah. Sa'adi, a Persian poet wrote about a band of travelers who came upon a boy who danced beautifully. Everyone was amazed by his talents, except a man who complained that dancing was wrong. However, his camel lifted his feet in dance and threw the rider to the ground. Those around said that even God's creatures could enjoy the dance, so why not he?"
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The Contributions of Islam, 2005.
This paper explains that, in addition to the Islamic religion, the Islamic culture has contributed much to world culture.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that the Byzantine and Persian people had become hostile toward their own bureaucratic empires because of the government's financial demands, which made them more susceptible to the new ideas of the Muslims. The author points out some of the many Muslim advancements and contributions to world history such as the breeding of camels for transportation, organization of efficient hospitals and the ability to build a commercial economy. The paper relates that it was the Muslims who preserved and interpreted Aristotle's works because, when Emperor Justinian closed the philosophical schools in Athens, many Greek philosophers migrated east, where Greek philosophy was cultivated by the Muslims thus Islamic philosophy became Aristotelian.
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"Muhammad was born in the year 570 in the Arabian town of Mecca. His family belonged to the Quraish, an aristocratic tribe of traders and entrepreneurs who overlooked the town. In 610, Muhammad reported experiencing a religious phenomenon in which God spoke to him. God told Muhammad that, contrary to the polytheistic faith practiced in Mecca, there is only one God: Allah. Muhammad thought it his duty to become a prophet to the Quraish, but most of the tribe was unwilling to accept monotheism. The town of Yathrib in the north, however, invited Muhammad to live and preach in their land. Muhammad traveled to Yathrib with his small group of followers in 622. This journey, called the Hijrah, marks the beginning of the Islam faith."
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"Islam and Politics", 2002.
Examines the book "Islam and Politics" by John Esposito which discusses the ethnocentric views that the West holds on Islam.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 1 source, $ 84.95
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Author John Esposito makes the important point that there is no monolithic quality in resurgent Islam, a fact which is demonstrated well by the doctrinal differences between Sunni and Shia Islam. The West applies an ethnocentric perspective of Islam and portrays the religion and culture through its own values. Moreover, the West exploits the image of terrorists and tries to label the entire Islamic community with the terrorist brush. Notwithstanding this Western ignorance, however, the fact remains that Islamic revivalism is an attempt by Muslims to stop the Westernization of their own societies; it is not a militant or aggressive movement seeking to threaten the Western world.
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