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Essays 601 - 630

Examining Rituals and Beliefs of Islam

provides a non-ethnocentric view of Islam. A number of Western writers, however, have attempted to approach Islam in an honest an...

Sub Saharan Gold Trade and Islam

of the cultural impacts resulting from the extensive trade which characterized the period revolved around controlling the trade ro...

Post 911 and U.S. Islamic Communities

States. Abdulwahab Alkebsi, executive director of the Islamic Institute in Washington stated after the attacks that "this is the b...

18th Century Muslim Reform Movements

Western conquest, similar movements were directed wholly or in part against Westerners. These include the Wahhabis and Faraizis of...

Transgendered, Transsexual, and Homosexual Individuals and Religion

sex with a male, after the manner of sex with a woman, they have both committed an abomination, they shall surely be killed" (Quot...

Islam and Buddhism Spread Throughout Asia

the silk trade in general, laid the groundwork for the spread of religion. One might compare the phenomenon to the Internet today....

Christian Views on the Islamic Prophet Muhammad

however, given the current state of world affairs it is imperative that we gain a better understanding of it. A number...

Similarities and Differences That Exist Among Global Religions

that their God will ultimately rule the world, that the Jews have established the doctrines of faith and hope as the "two most pro...

Beliefs and Tenets of Islam and Sufism

a more intimate and personal approach to God than was provided by Sunni formalism and detachment (Lippman, 1995). The Sufis found ...

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 ...

Early and Late View of Nation of Islam Leader Malcolm X

destroyed his family. Placed in a series of schools and boardinghouses, he became a fine student and dreamed of becoming a law...

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...

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...

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...

Bible v. the Koran

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

Islamic and Hindu Religions on Death and Dying

In eight pages the ways these religions deal with dying and death through ritual and corpse disposition are compared and contraste...

Major Religions of the World Compared

Quran establishes a set of beliefs and is the basis of the religion (Esposito). Hinduism is a bit more flexible. It "is best regar...

Malise Ruthven's Islam in the World

In six pages this text is reviewed as it covers the tenets and issues of fundamental Islam. There is 1 source cited in the biblio...

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 ...

Comparing Christianity and Islam

In nine pages Christianity and Islam are contrasted and compared in terms of their respective religious beliefs. There are five b...

Islamic Civilization Breakdown

In four pages this paper discusses the collapse of the empire of Islam in a consideration of historic and sociopolitical events. ...

Islam in Nigeria and Egypt

In six pages this research paper contrasts and compares Islam as it exists both religiously as well as politically in Nigeria and ...

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, ...

Production Scheduling Case Study

of the best in terms of flexibility, it is also one which will be most difficult to manage in terms of labour relations and the ne...

Banned in East German

GDR society," which would open it up to Western "cultural and economic influences" (Berghahn 146). However, the Partys views on re...