India And Pakistan: Discord Involving Kashmir
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7 pages in length. As the discord between and among India, Pakistan and Kashmir continues, it can readily be argued that Kashmiri officials have grown tiresome of the perpetual battle. Much of the ongoing concern is focused squarely upon the nuclear bomb tests that have taken place between the ever-feuding India and Pakistan; indeed, the world held its breath when India conducted several nuclear bomb tests last year. Not to be outdone, Pakistan retaliated by detonating its own nuclear bomb test just a few days later. As a result of this blatant show of force between two nations that have a long history of discord, national leaders all across the globe imposed sanctions to clearly state their opposition to such terrorist acts. However, Kashmir has forever been powerless to assert its desires. The writer discusses the discord between and among India, Pakistan and Kashmir. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Women In Islam
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8 pages in length. It can be said that of all the religions of the world, Islam is one that is recognized in part from its poor treatment of women. As a general rule, Westerners do not understand the completeness and universality of Islam, tending to believe that it is a grim and stern faith, given to forcible conversions, appalling treatment of women and to hatred of modern ways. The writer discusses the historical progression of treatment for Islamic women. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Arabs And Africans: Historic Relationship
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses that a significant part of the historical relationship between Arabs and Africans can be traced back to religious discord and the introduction of Islam. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Islam in the World / Book Review
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A very thorough 6 page review and discussion of Malise Ruthven's book entitled 'Islam in the World.' Covered are various fundamental tenets of the Islamic religion and way of life as well as historic & political issues, the distinctions between Arab and Muslim, and much more. Ruthven's book is the only source used.
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The Breakdown of Islamic Civilization
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A short 4 page essay describing some of the historic socio-political events that led to the division of the Islamic empire and the creation of such a marked disparity between Arabs and Muslims. Described is the way that non-Arabs demanded religious legitimacy since it seemed so impossible to be suppressed by people who claimed to believe in the same brotherhood and unity ideals as them. No Bibliography.
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Islam in Egypt vs. Nigeria
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A 10 page research paper comparing Islam as it exists both politically and religiously in Egypt to Islam as it exists in Nigeria. A number of similarities and differences are drawn upon and cited throughout the report. Bibliography lists 7 comprehensive sources.
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Ethical Values Of Islam
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5 pages in length. The Koran was instrumental in establishing the ethical values of Islam in relation to all of society's existence: belief, women, gods, authority and all other pertinent entities. The writer discusses the fact that without the Koran's influence, Islam's ethical values would not have otherwise supported such a path of righteousness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Islam and Capitalism
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An 8 page paper discussing the book, 'Islam and Capitalism' by Maxime Rodinson. In general, this is a book which clearly makes the reader think about the information they know, and incorporate that information into a more concise understanding of the relationship between Islam and capitalism. It is definitely a relationship that has been in existence for quite some time, often having been traced back to the influence and pressure of the early Europeans. An incredibly insightful and educational book. No additional sources cited.
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Islam and The Prophet Muhammad
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A well-organized 7 page report on Islamic belief and the life & importance of Muhammad. The Prophet's role as God's messenger is discussed as are various issues concerning the meaning and purpose of Mecca, the Koran (Qu'ran) and more.. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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