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" After more than twelve centuries of existence, which included persecution at the hands of "crusading" medieval Christians and colonial domination by Great Britain throughout Asia and Africa in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, a new fire was ignited within various individuals and groups in the Muslim world in the years between the first and second World Wars. The fire in the hearts of men like Maulana Maududi and Hasan al-Banna burned for the establishment of Muslim states in Pakistan and Egypt (and elsewhere), democracies which would restore dignity to the people by allowing them to "reassert the cultural traditions derived from their religion," and for those who "clung tenaciously . . . to the memory of a brilliant civilization which, in their eyes, was irreplaceable by anything the West had to offer.". Unfortunately, the test of time has."

Abstract
This paper examines the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. It provides a brief historical background of the formation of the group and discusses its goals. The paper focuses on the future possibility of the Muslim Brotherhood, as opposed to its past. The paper presents the author's personal views on the past and the future of the group.

Table of Contents:
Preface
Historical Backdrop
Peace is the Way
Plan to Succeed
Interpreting the Future
Drawing Conclusions

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"Perhaps most interesting in the future would be the influential stance of the West. While the colonialism may be dead, imperialism certainly is not. As earlier stated, the West is strongly in favor of the current regime as it is viewed as non-threatening. Countries that have strong Islamic fundamentalist government's have tended to give a strong case of heartburn to Western leaders. However, I feel that it must be pointed out that most of those countries were run by hard-lined Islamic fundamentalists, while the Muslim Brotherhood is decidedly centrist in nature. It's my belief that when faced with other countries with more hard-lined leaders, the West would remain fairly neutral in it's stance towards the Muslim Brotherhood. In other words, I believe Western leaders would find it considerably easier to negotiate and ally the Muslim Brotherhood than it ever did with the Taliban or has been able to with the current Iranian regime."

Tags:Islam, Sharia, Nasser

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In this article, the writer uses an interview with a Pakistani woman and outside research to argue that unconditional obedience to males by Pakistani women is harmful in numerous ways on both the personal and professional levels.

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"There has to be some obedience between individuals and between individuals and the state otherwise marriage could not exist and neither could civil society. Obedience is also good for athletes or students but it is often detrimental for Pakistani women to be obedient to the state or men. This is because Pakistani women live in such an oppressive and patriarchal society that their academic professional and life opportunities are greatly stunted if they remain strictly obedient. This analysis will discuss why unconditional obedience can be harmful to ..."

Tags:education, career, development, violence, abuse, oppression, patriarchy, Muslim

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In this paper, the writer maintains that to read "Sinuhe the Egyptian" as solely a piece of political propaganda would significantly underestimate the narrative qualities of the tale and the maturity of ancient Egyptian literature. The writer notes that Miroslav Barta, an Egyptologist, claims that the text serves primarily as political propaganda, idealizing Egyptian society and especially its monarchy. The writer maintains that the lengthy poetic interlude at the point in the story at which Sinuhe meets the Syrian King for the first time does suggest an idealistic attitude toward the Egyptian theocracy. However, the writer notes that other scholars point out that Sinuhe demonstrates literary prowess; its ending comes as a surprise but only when read within a modern framework and corresponding biases. The writer concludes that rather than being propaganda, "Sinuhe the Egyptian" is more clearly an epic literary journey.

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"In the first case, Sinuhe naturally waxes poetic about the ruler from whom he fled; he never once suggests that he doubts the divinity of the pharaoh's office. His fear of civil strife stems not from a disregard for the court but from personal cowardice (Lorton). Furthermore, he praises the new king so as to not appear weak and pitiable in the eyes of the Syrian King who discovered him. His positive attitude engenders favor, causing the Syrian King to trust him immediately and give him his daughter's hand in marriage as well as scores of wealth and land. If the Syrian King suspected that Sinuhe were a disloyal subject it is unlikely he would have offered such kind service."

Tags:tale, narrative, Egyptian, political, propaganda

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This paper discusses five works of ancient Egyptian art commenting on their relevance, culture, technical aspects, and why they stand out. The paper idenitifies the themes in Egyptian art, centering on fertility.

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"Egypt was the home of the most powerful and lasting civilization in the ancient Near East, known as the Gift of the Nile, because the annual inundation kept the land fertile. (Adams) Agricultural pursuits were of enormous significance in the region as early as the Neolithic period. Consequently, one of the most persistent and often addressed themes in Egyptian art was centered on fertility, particularly the fertility of women as symbolic of the fertility of Egypt herself..."

Tags:art, ancient Egyptian art, fertility, motherhood

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This paper provides a discussion of the long tradition of the influence of ancient Egyptian art on ancient Greek artists. The paper looks at how the art of both are affected by their societies' world views. The paper discusses the primary functions of Egyptian art and the different style of Greek art, particularly in relation to depiction of figures.

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"This paper compares ancient Egyptian art with ancient Greek art and considers the ways in which the Greeks were influenced by Egyptian art. Egypt established a long and enduring artistic tradition. Greek art drew heavily on that background, using many of the same kinds of subjects and incorporating many similar symbols but then reinterpreted them through very different eyes and a strikingly different cultural perception. Both visions continue to have a profound impact on artists in modern cultures from their representation of everyday life to the varied..."

Tags:Egyptian, Greek, Bullock, Carpenter

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This paper examines in depth the funerary rites in ancient Egypt and how these complex rituals were reflected in the art of the times. First, the paper describes the process of mummifying the deceased. Then, it goes on to discuss several works of art in detail and how they served a vital function in the afterlife. In particular, it addresses stylistic representations of self-portraits in Old Kingdom and New Kingdom painting and sculpture. The paper concludes by stating that ancient Egyptian art was consumed with death, viewing this life as a means of celebrating and representing the next.

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"Our modern Western world has been first Christianized and then, to a large degree, secularized, with deaths and funerals being one of the few life events still "celebrated" in a semi-religious manner. Many people agree that modern funerals are more for the living members of a community than they are for the deceased person who is honored during the ceremony. In a large way, this illustrates the way in which science--especially modern psychology--has come to replace religion in our modern society. Though the concept of an afterlife and the importance of funerary rites in achieving this afterlife used to be important, these concepts tend to be disregarded now by many Westerners as mythological explanations of the world."

Tags:sarcophagi, Egyptian Book of Life, pyramids, New Kingdom, Old Kingdom

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The paper provides a literature review and presents findings of a study on changes in Egyptian cinema as evidenced in "The Yacoubian Building" and other recent films.

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"This section of the study presents a review of literature relevant to the changes taking place in Egyptian Cinema. It focuses on three recent films; "The Yacoubian Building", "Heena Maysara" and "The Baby Doll Night". Each of these films was controversial in that they all explore aspects of Egyptian society that many in both the public and private sectors feel do not represent Egypt. For example, Muslim Media Watch, in discussing "Heena Maysara", states that this film has been condemned by Islamic scholars for spreading..."

Tags:Egyptian cinema, The Yacoubian Building, Heena Maysara, The Baby Doll Night

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This paper discusses the mythological Goddess, Isis, and her maternal influence on art. The paper looks at how she became an Egyptian icon, idolized in art because she represented the feminine aspects of life: creation, rebirth, ascension, intuition, wifely fidelity, healing, magic, love and compassion. According to the paper, Isis possessed great skill in magic, loyalty to her husband, womanly power and maternal protection, all represented in artifacts.

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"The Egyptian culture had an amazing ability to preserve their past because their civilization focused on a strong religion-based mythology. This mythological faith was prominently observed in relics of art. The prevailing mythological Goddess Isis was among the most important illuminating and inspiring Goddess displayed in Egyptian art. Her influence in mythological tales caused her to be an Egyptian icon because she represented the feminine aspects of life; creation, rebirth, ascension, intuition, wifely fidelity..."

Tags:Isis, Egyptian Art, Mythology

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This paper relates that males make up the majority of Muslim immigrants because of social and religious reasons that prevent females from traveling alone or in moving about unattended. The paper explores the issues for the Muslim male entering the country for the first time that include being lumped together with all other Muslim immigrants regardless of country and place of origin. In fact, the paper reveals that the number of countries that are predominantly Muslim or have significant Muslim populations number more than 100 and the languages and cultures that comprise this body of immigrants is diverse.

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"This document discusses the experience and issues regarding Muslim males entering the United States for the first time on an immigrant basis. Males make up the majority of Muslim immigrants because of social and religious reasons that prevent females from traveling alone or in moving about unattended. Other issues for the Muslim male entering the country for the first time are those such as being lumped together with all other Muslim immigrants regardless of country and place of origin. In fact the number of countries that are predominantly Muslim or have significant Muslim populations number more than 100 and the languages and cultures that..."

Tags:muslim, men, entering