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Essays 541 - 570

Medieval Times: The West and Islam

examination of this there is a letter written by Leo III to Umar II which states the following: "In brief you admit that we say th...

Concepts of God

throughout most of Western history, Christianity has practiced active and persistent racism against Jews, as European pogroms agai...

Africa and the Historical Role of Islam

In ten pages this paper discusses Africa and the historical role Islam played in terms of influence, development, and expansionism...

Perspectives on Jihad

(Schuett, 2006). This is the definition that seems to be in widespread use today, as people define jihad as a struggle between Mus...

Scriptures and Islam

relates to specific patterns or traditions within the church. The author notes, "There is no clergy in Islam and thus no hierarchy...

ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY IN TODAY'S RUSSIA

This 5-page paper compares Islam and Christianity in Russia. Also offered is a brief history of both religions. Bibliography lists...

Shaping Muhammad's Establishment Of Islam In The Arabian Peninsula

in the new society. From the period of 800 AD, Muhammads Islamic influence upon the people of Syria, Iran and Egypt was great and...

The Pashtun Tribes of Afghanistan and Pakistan

through careful linguistic analysis. The Pashtun language is a part of the Eastern Iranian language and the people are offshoots ...

History of Islam: Sudan and the Dinka People

"Throughout many historical periods, Sudan had served as a bridge linking Asia, Africa and a number of Mediterranean countries. Th...

Islamic Beliefs and the Five Pillars of Wisdom

he refused Gods command to bow down to Adam" (Horn, 2004). This is slightly different from Christian theology, which maintains tha...

Defining "Crusade" And "Jihad"

The concept of Jihad has long been at the forefront of controversy in its indignation toward government and strong-arm tactics. O...

Religious Fundamentalism and its Dangers

first arose, "on the basis that fundamental principles upon which the larger religious group is supposedly founded have become cor...

Globalized Islam by Oliver Roy

first" (Roy 25). As this indicates, Roy sees fundamentalist Islam as both a "product and an agent of globalization," due to the fa...

The Bible And The Koran - Christianity And Islam

on which a religion is based. It is one of the forms of communication in the religion along with ritual activities, architecture a...

Islam Today: Pakistan and Iran

person, Muhammad (also spelled Muhammed or Mohammed)", a man who "became dissatisfied with polytheism and came to believe in one G...

Christianity and Islam

impossible to really illustrate the origins of the two as they involve many historical and religious ideals. For example, in relat...

Islam and Japan on Participatory Economics

In thirty pages Islam and Japan are examined in terms of how participatory economics is defined, its history, and how it is applie...

The Thesis of Henri Pirenne

In five pages Pirenne's thesis that the European economic decline of the Middle Ages began with the seventh century rise of Islam ...

Life and Activism of Malcolm X

In five pages Malcolm X's life, his Nation of Islam activism, subsequent disillusionment, Mecca spiritual enlightenment pilgrimage...

Malcolm X Biography

In five pages a biography of Malcolm X is presented which details his significant life events while emphasizing the importance of ...

Different Historical Periods and Philosophical Perspectives

In thirteen pages philosophy throughout history is the focus of this paper that assesses the views of Ancient Egypt, Hebrews, Indi...

Essays on Heritage and Culture

In a paper consisting of twelve pages 3 short essays on African heritage and culture are presented with such keywords incorporated...

Muslim Capture of Spain

In fifteen pages this paper examines the Moor invasion of Spain and the conversion to Islam in the region that resulted. Eight so...

Islam and Christianity Compared

The differences and similarities that exist between Islam and Christianity are compared in seven pages. There is no bibliography ...

God Concept

In eight pages this paper examines the God concept as represented by the major world religions Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. ...

Business and Religion

In five pages the 'business' of religion is examined in a consideration of The Unification Church, the Church of Scientology, the ...

America and the Role of the Nation of Islam

In seven pages this paper discusses the contemporary American role of the Nation of Islam in an overview that includes doctrines, ...

Life and Teachings of Muhammad

In six pages this paper examines Islam founder Muhammad's life and the prophet's teachings. Six sources are cited in the bibliogr...

Islam, Fana Concept, Saints, and Mysticism

external worship. The practice of the Sufis, therefore, came into direct contradiction with traditional Muslim beliefs, teaching ...

Bible v. the Koran

In five pages the theological cornerstones of Judaism/Christianity and Islam are contrasted and compared. Five sources are cited ...