Category: Islam

  • The Perception of the Nation of Islam in The Fire Next Time by Baldwin

    Introduction Religion is an essential element of many cultures and countries that often determines the attitudes of the general population toward specific questions, behaviors, or social structures. Authors sometimes exploit religion as a tool for elucidating a particular problem. For example, James Baldwin views anger and racial discrimination through the lens of the Christian Church…

  • Rise of the Islamic Empire

    There was a great number of different interesting and bright moments in history of our world. Rise and fall of the Roman Empire, Napoleonic Wars and great tragedy of the WWII. Each event changed greatly development of our word and society. Moreover, these events left a great landmark in culture of peoples which were related…

  • Baghdad as the Islamic World in 8th-11th centuries

    Islam, which emerged in the 622 Current Era when Prophet Muhammad and his disciples migrated from Mecca to Medina is the youngest religion in the world. Later, the Islamic Empire extended its territory from northern Spain to the Pyrenees, Northern Africa to western parts of Egypt, and Syria to the Euphrates valley in former Mesopotamia.…

  • Modern Morocco: Islam, Society, and Politics

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Morocco is a country with a history that has absorbed millennia of traditions into its culture. The imprint of several ancient civilizations can be strongly felt in it, resulting in an example of stunning diversity and complexity, which is seen in the streets of its cities…

  • Islams Fast Expansion: Strong Leadership or Merits?

    Early leaders of Muslims, together with the ideologies of the Muslims, played a key role in the expansion of Muslims. The expansion of Muslims is reported to have occurred mostly by conquest with the leader of Islam-Muhammad-being a charismatic leader and the activities of the converted nomadic warriors. The ideology of Muhammad in his meme…

  • Prenuptial Agreements and Islamic Womens Rights in the US and UK

    Table of Contents Introduction Islamic Sharia as Family Law of the World Impacts of Prenuptial Agreement to Islamic Women Rights Conclusion Reference List Introduction The practice of prenuptial agreements is common among Islamic marriages for marriage contracts protect a womans right during wedlock. The Islamic family law serves as an international family law among Muslim…

  • Civil Law, Common Law & Islamic Law System

    Introduction Executive Summary Law is defined as a system of rules that guide people in a society on how to relate with each other and are usually enforced by predetermined institutions. In this research paper, three types of law systems are handled; Civil law, Common law and Islamic law. All three sources of law are…

  • Baghdad, the Capital of the Abbasid Islamic World

    Table of Contents Introduction Expansion of the Muslim Empire Capital of the Abbasid Islamic World The Golden Age The Decline Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The city of Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and one of the oldest Islamic cities in the world. The city has a rich history as being the center for the…

  • Aniconism in The Hidden Art of Islam Documentary

    Table of Contents Introduction Evidence and Conclusions of the Film Critical Analysis of the Films Arguments Conclusion Introduction The Hidden Art of Islam is devoted to the history of aniconism in Muslim culture and its influence on Arabic calligraphy, geometry, design, and contemporary art inspired by Islam. As the movie emphasizes, artists should not depict…

  • The Representation of Islam in the British Press

    Literature Review The representation of Islam has always remained quite controversial, especially in Western societies. The ambiguity of religion and its continuous involvement with terrorism made it a rather desirable target for the press. Thus, Baker et al. (2013) explore in their study, what are the peculiarities of Islams representation in the British press and…