Islam Essays and Term Papers
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Islamic Micro Finance
Islamic Micro Finance Provision of Islamic microfinance services and products Common Elements between Islamic finance and microfinance: 1. There are many similarities in the nature of Islamic banking and microfinance as both forms of finance represent unconventional solutions to financial needs starting from egalitarian approaches being open to all customers without setting any apparent restriction to different categories of clientele. 2. Similarly both the systems advocate financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and risk-sharing through partnership finance. 3.
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Political Islamthe Revival of Islam in the Middle East: Trends, Dynamics and Implications
Introduction There is currently a large scholarly literature exists on all aspects of political Islam in the Middle East, but it is very rarer to see any explicit theorizing intended at explaining the Islamist revival in the Middle East and remains partially unexplained despite a number of theories seeking explanation for its growth and popular appeal. In general, most theories contend that Islamist revival in the Middle East is a retort to relative deprivation ,
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Islamic Banking and Profitabiltiy in Pakistan
1. Introduction In the last two decades, Islamic banks have grown in size and number around the world. Islamic banks operate in over 60 countries, but in Iran, Pakistan and Sudan, the entire system has been converted to Islamic banking. In other countries, banking systems are dominated by secular/conventional banking institutions operating parallel to Islamic banks, yet Islamic banking is the fastest growing segment of the credit market in Muslim countries (that have Islamic banks).
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Islam - 3 Groups
nly 3 groups that muslims belong to: (i) silent muslim, (ii) stupid muslim and (iii) good muslim. Let me explain. The silent muslims are those who are enlightened and are quite knowledgeable about the horrors, stupidities, errors, superstitions, inequalities, treatment of women, etc. written in the Koran and Hadiths. They have dared to educate themselves and seen the Book for what's worth. They are also keenly aware that three biggest crimes one can commit in
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Analysis of Islam
Religiological Analysis of the Islam Through the Koran and Hadith Islam may be considered as an exotic religion to many in the western part of the globe. The impression that Westerners have is usually obtained through the media representing Islamic countries or groups in the middle of a Holy War. The wars, called Jihad, are usually waged by Islamic Fundamentalist who use terrorism to get their messages across giving Islam a negative reputation. Because of
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Islam Vs Christianity
Christianity and Islam are two of the most widely recognized and widely practiced religions in the world. Islams and Christians have many things in common, as well as various opinions on the application of religion in the day-to-day environment. What is each religion and how does one refer to God? What is the nature, purpose, and plan of each God? What is each religion’s view on the “Spirit” and of Jesus Christ? Both Christianity and
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Woman and Islam
Nabia Abbott’s chapter on The Umayyads takes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of this dynasty, paying close attention to women of this time and the roles they played. Abbott discusses early Umayyad Caliph’s and their wives, giving awareness to Uthman and Na’ilah as well as Mu’awiyah and Maisun bint Bahdal. Each of these matches is portrayed by Abbott as somewhat equal or at least a mutual respect between the couples. But as
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An Informative Essay on Women in Islam
In today’s American society, the media has an extremely strong influence on the people’s attitudes. Information about events both in this nation and around the world are covered and interpreted by the media before used to inform the American people. Such a method of transmitting information is bound to be biased, since the reporters and researchers are only human themselves, and therefore prone to using personal beliefs and backgrounds to color the news reports passed
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Islam, by Karen Armstrong
Armstrong, Karen. Islam. New York: Random House, Inc., 2000. Islam is the world’s fastest growing faith. It all began in 610 C.E. when the Prophet Muhammad received revelations of the Quran in Mecca. Islam’s reputation of promoting a strict and controlling government, female oppression, civil war, and terrorism is not completely correct. Islam is a rich and complex religion that is often misunderstood in the modern world. There have been many obstacles that have been
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Islam
Visiting a mosque for the first time for any non-Muslim can be quite a daunting and intimidating experience if one doesn’t know exactly what to expect. A mosque is the place of prayer for Muslims within the Islamic faith. It is a house of prayer, one very much like that of churches and cathedrals for Christians, Synagogues for Jews, and temples for Hindus and Buddhists, but with its own distinct rules, rituals, and services. Mosques
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Cat Stevens & His Journey to Islam
Before you read this : Yusuf Islam ( formely Cat Stevens ) used to be one of the most famous POP singers in England in the 70th till he decided to be a Muslim and Alhamdulillah he found the light of Allah ! All I have to say is all what you know already, to confirm what you already know, the message of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) as given by God -
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Islam, Terrorism, Jihad and Media
Islam, Terrorism, Jihad and Media A bomb goes off in a marketplace in Tel Aviv. A suicide bomber launches himself in a bus full of people in the street of Baghdad. Foreign tourists get massacred at a holiday resort in Nairobi, Kenya. This can go on and on. We all have heard this kind of pathetic news in the media. These kinds of incidents are widely known as Islamic terrorism according to the western media.
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Islam Vs. Christianity
On the surface, Islam and Christianity appear to have very little in common, however, as you get deeper into areas such as rituals, beliefs, ethics, founders, and sacred objects, the two show strong mutual similarities, particularly in the fundamental areas, while being totally different. In this essay I will compare and contrast many of the facets that make up the worlds largest and most recognized religions, Christianity and Islam. The word Islam means "surrender"
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Islam and Jihad
The Arabic word Jihad literally means “holy struggle”. It is not holy war. War is war. No war can be holy. The blood of humans is holy and sacred. The Quran says unjust killing of one man means the killing of the whole mankind. What is just killing and what is unjust killing. When some body kills a man without any reason or justification it is unjust killing. When the judge gives the capital punishment
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Islam
Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. Muhammad was born in Makkah, a city which is now Saudi Arabia in 570 C.E. He was the direct descendant of Ishmael, the first son of Abraham. Islam is the youngest of the three monotheistic world religions with Judaism and Christianity. There are more than one billion Muslims worldwide. It is the principal religion of Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq
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Islam: The Straight Path
Islam: The Straight Path By John L. Esposito Due to recent events (the war in Afghanistan and Iraq, September, 11), I decided that I should stop listening to what people in the media say about Islam and find out for myself what Islam stands for. In John L. Esposito’s Islam: The Straight Path I found a fairly easy to read and informative guide to understanding the world’s second largest religion. Mr. Esposito divides his
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Islam and Muslim in Russia
ISLAM AND MUSLIM IN RUSSIA Islam is the second religion in the number of adherents in Russia. The Muslim community has survived the Russian Empire and Soviet government and is now going through a renaissance. Introduction The history of Islam in Russia is long and glorious as well as doleful and dreadful. Many stringent steps were taken against Islam and the Muslims during and after the Russian Revolution. Those tough and tight measures, however, failed
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Christianity Vs Islam
In Search of Words from Outside Time-Space Islam and Christianity: Common Foundations The Archangel Gabriel Christianity and Islam are the world's largest religions, Studies show that over 2-billion people claim to be Christian and 1.2 billion people claim to be Muslims worldwide. If this is accurate, more than 50% of the world's population have either Christian or Muslim based beliefs. Selecting Islam and Christianity based on the amount of believers is important. However, there is
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Compare Buddhism and Islam
Religion is defined as "the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God" . There are many recognised religions of the world, which all teach its followers to live life "the right way", whose definition varies according to the religion itself. They have some beliefs and practices that distinguish themselves from each other. Some examples are differences and similarities of Buddhism and Islam. Buddhism originated from India, and was
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A Islamic Regime
A Islamic regime has been in power in Iran since revolution back in 1979.Trough its revolutionary guards and the ministary of intelligence and contacts with militants exteremitists groups outside Iran,this regime has become one of the wordls primary state sponsor of terrorism.The regime in Tehran had supported and directed militant groups like Hezbollah in Libanon to be able to make 1983 attacks on the US embassy and a Jewish Community Center in Argentina.In June
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The Threat of Islamic Terrorism
The Threat of Islamic Terrorism With the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's and the cold war over, the international community seemed to be on the threshold of an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity. Instead, a new series of problems was created, like ethnic conflicts, weapons proliferation, environmental problems, population growth, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Terrorism, as defined by Title 22 of the United States code, section 2656f(d), is the "pre-meditated,
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Comparing Christianity and Islam
Comparing Christianity and Islam Christianity and Islam are two of the fastest growing religions, and they both have a lot in common. In this essay I will explain their differences and similarities, their messages, how they treat their believers and other religions, their historical relationship, and other topics along these lines. I will start this essay by explaining Christianity, and many things about it. The word "Christianity" itself, means "Believer in Christ." If you are
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Thesis for Women in Islam Paper
Ashley Isbrandtsen PHIL 2691 Due: 11/2/06 Research Paper Thesis In my research paper, I will argue that the way that Muslim Extremists treat women is far different from the intentions of the religion of Islam. In many predominately Muslim countries on the news today, it is implied that the women are treated very poorly. Many Muslim Extremists articulate that this is directly the word of the God and I intend to prove that it is
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Islam
Islam is the Arabic term meaning “submision” or “surrender”, this is the will of there God Allah. Early Arab Religion worshipped many Gods and nature spirits. During the early centuries of the Common Era there were although a minority of Christians and Jews in Arabia. “The Prophet” as he is know but he is actually named Muhammad had a difficult childhood as he was orphaned at a young age and then moved through two more
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Growth of Islam
One of the world’s fastest growing religions is Islam. Stretching to almost all four corners of the globe, it has had a very powerful influence in every part of the world it touches, especially in America. First starting with the preaching’s of Elijah Muhammad, and continuing with those of Malcolm X, it spread rapidly throughout America, especially within the black or African American community. This rapid growth of the religion throughout the African American
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