The True Nature of Islamic Jihad
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Jihad is often interpreted as meaning ‘Holy War’, but this is a western concept. This 8 page paper examines the true meaning of Jihad as a struggle or strife and not a concept to allow war and aggression. The paper examines this long with the view of violence, different levels of Jihad and the views of terrorists and terrorism with numerous references to verses from the Qu’ran of Koran. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Paper Title: The True Nature of Islamic Jihad

Two Aspects of Islamic History
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A 3 page research paper that briefly looks at 2 aspects of Muslim history. The first section addresses the differences between the Islamic and Christian concept of God, and the second addresses how Muslim expansion changed after its first six centuries. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khishis.rtf
Paper Title: Two Aspects of Islamic History

UNDERSTANDING PRAYER THROUGH TORAH AND KORAN
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This 5 page tutorial essay takes the student through similarities between the Islam and Jewish religions. The essay also focuses on the main literature of both religions, the Torah in Judaism and Koran in Islam. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTtorkor.rtf
Paper Title: UNDERSTANDING PRAYER THROUGH TORAH AND KORAN

Understanding the Qur'an
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This 3 page paper summarizes several articles about this extraordinary book.
Filename: HVQur'an.rtf
Paper Title: Understanding the Qur'an

Wadud/Quran & Woman
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A 4 page book review that discusses the principal thesis of Amina Wadad's Quran and Woman, which takes a truly unique approach to what Islamic scriptures actually say about the sexes and their roles. Practically from its inception as a religion, the Quran has been interpreted by men. Male scholars, in regards to the role of women, have tended to focus on a few texts, studied in isolation from the whole of the Quran. Wadud offers an exegesis of the Quran that is female inclusive and considers the Islamic scriptures as a whole. In so doing, Wadud breaks down specific texts and key words that have been used to limit women's public and private roles, showing that the original meaning and context of the Quran stand in direct opposition to such interpretations. Wadud's reading of the Quran explicitly confirms that Islamic scriptures indicate that women and men are equal. No other sources cited.
Filename: khwadud.rtf
Paper Title: Wadud/Quran & Woman

What is the Good Life?
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This 5 page paper examines the good life through secular and religious teachings. Various texts are used including Gilgamesh, the Holy Bible, the Koran, Martin Luther's Concerning Christian Liberty and St. Augustine's confession. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA116gd.doc
Paper Title: What is the Good Life?

When Islamic and Western Cultures Collide: Napoleon’s Invasion of Egypt
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A 9 page paper which examines the clash between Islamic and Western concepts that resulted from Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGnapegypt.rtf
Paper Title: When Islamic and Western Cultures Collide: Napoleon’s Invasion of Egypt

Why Does Islamic Militancy Survive?
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10 pages in length. Because they believe they are doing right by the people, Islamic militants also believe they are "exempt from the laws and regulations" that all others have to follow, which serves to be a particularly dangerous social impact. This defiance to abide by accepted principles is a primary reason why they are often regarded as trouble-making societal fringe desiring nothing more than to cause problems and wreak havoc. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCIslamMil.rtf
Paper Title: Why Does Islamic Militancy Survive?

Why the Nation of Islam Has Not Made An Impact on the Black Community
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This 16 page paper provides some information on the Nation of Islam, inclusive of its history. The paper argues that NOI has not made an impact on the black community for a variety of reasons. Other organizations and leaders who have been influential are noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA148NOI.rtf
Paper Title: Why the Nation of Islam Has Not Made An Impact on the Black Community

Women in Islam: Have They Come a Long Way?
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Women in Islam: Have They Come a Long Way? : A 6 page informative paper which discusses various Islamic traditions the women follow. Marriage and social conditions are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: RAislwmn.rtf
Paper Title: Women in Islam: Have They Come a Long Way?

Women’s Rights/Incompatibility with Islam
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A 4 page research paper/essay in which the writer argues that Islamic fundamentalism and women’s rights, as well as individual right sin general, are incompatible. To support this arguments the work of Azar Nafisi and Marjane Satrapi is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khislinc.rtf
Paper Title: Women’s Rights/Incompatibility with Islam

World Religions
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This 200 page paper is a dissertation on the world religions, and promotes a comparative view on the major religions. Bibliography lists 100 sources.
Filename: MHRelWor.rtf
Paper Title: World Religions

“Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age”: A Review of the Book by Stephen Humphries
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A 5 page review of the many factors which have interacted to shape the past and the present in the Middle East. Explains the title of the book and provides a chapter by chapter review noting the economic, political, and ideological factors which have interacted over the generations to shape one of the most fascinating regions on earth. Emphasizes the importance of Islam in particular in this formative process. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPmemDes.wps
Paper Title: “Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age”: A Review of the Book by Stephen Humphries

“Militant Islam Reaches America” by Daniel Pipe
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A 6 page paper which examines and analyzes Daniel Pipe’s work “Militant Islam Reaches America.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RApipisl.rtf
Paper Title: “Militant Islam Reaches America” by Daniel Pipe

“Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran by MJ Majd”
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A ten page paper which reviews MJ Majd’s Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran, demonstrating how the author delineates the role of religious leaders in opposing land reform under the regime of the Shah, and the way in which the ulama contributed to the structure and function of rural agricultural communities prior to the reform programmes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLmajd.wps
Paper Title: “Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran by MJ Majd”

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