following is a review paper which assesses Margot Badran’s Feminism in Islam: Secular and Religious Convergences. After providing an insight into the books main topics and ideas‚ an evaluation of Badran’s literary skills are provided to asses her credibility and introduce the main argument of the critical response. The reader will be provided with several arguments which prove that there were many male advocates of feminism in Islam which Badran chose not to include in her research. These feminists will
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Religious Violence in Nigeria – the Causes and Solutions: an Islamic Perspective BY A. O. Omotosho Swedish Missiological Theme 2003‚ P. 15-31 Introduction M. M.C. K. Ajuluchukwu in his rejoinder to Northern Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria’s booklet Leadership in Nigeria observes: “Ordinary Nigerian know nothing about inter-religious cleavages except when incited by their respective doctrinal leader. 1” This remark is a challenge and indictment to Nigerian religious leaders‚
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Will and Predestination in Islam Predestination is a divisive issue that has not just been confined to Christianity‚ but is a prevalent issue within the Islamic community. Like Christianity the idea of free will has been an issue that is centuries old and possesses a highly divisive nature. To better understand free will and predestination in Islam it is important to first look at the history of the idea and to then review what Islamic theologians‚ such as al-Ghazali and Al-Hasan‚ have said on the
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Outline Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of Salaam Alaykum (Islamic greeting- peace be upon you) The principal beliefs of Islam are clearly described in the six pillars of Iman (Faith). The most fundamental teaching is Tawhid the ‘doctrine of Oneness’ which means that Allah is the One‚ Unique God. He is the single‚ divine creator‚ nourisher and sustainer of the universe. Allah has supreme control over humankind. He has no equal‚ hence no other being is worthy of our worship
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awakening of a new era in natural philosophy supported in the Islamic empire that affects social structures‚ cultures and attitude towards learning. One may ask‚ how do the features of my society explain its achievements in natural philosophy? And‚ how did Al-Kindi and Averroes change the course of history in natural philosophy? While it seems like the days of enlightenment in natural philosophy have slowed as a result of upheaval in kingdoms because of warfare and economic collapses in Europe and the Middle-East
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Shia Sect in Islam: History and Beliefs Written By: Alan Mooney #23 Spring Semester 2014 RST 303 Dr. Majed Khader Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………..3 Twelvers……………………………………...4 Ismailis……………………………………….6 Zaidis…………………………………………7 Conclusion……………………………………9 Introduction Islam is a monotheistic and Abrahimic religion that came to fruition by the revealing of the The Word of God‚ (known in Islam as the Qur’an)‚ through the archangel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad
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The people of Islam have many of the same beliefs‚ but there are also differences between the Islamists and the moderate Muslims.They all have the same God who they call “Allah”. There were a few people during the early Islamic times that influenced the beliefs greatly. All Muslims are to follow “The Five Pillars.” One of the more extreme Muslims that had strong belief in the religion was Mohammad. The Qur’an which was God’s messages being sent to humans was the revelation that started. He had a
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The State of Mind in its Purest Essence According to the Encarta World English Dictionary freedom is the ability to act freely such as in a state in which somebody is able to act and live as he or she chooses‚ without being subject to any‚ or to any undue‚ restraints and restrictions. Within our society we have many clauses for freedom. Our forefathers paved the way for future generations to enjoy the benefits that many struggled‚ bled and died to accomplish so that we may one day be equal of
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In the name of Allah the most beneficent the most merciful A beautiful scene of dusk depicts a sweet picture of the universe‚ when the sun sets‚ and calm and stillness engulfs the loud voices of the day‚ I often see the birds returning back to their nests. These tiny creatures‚ lacking the faculty of reasoning and speech‚ believe that the best place ever found in the world is home. No matter how far we are from our homes‚ its necessity never diminishes and Mr. President‚ respectable teachers worthy
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Elements of Religious Traditions Marion White REL/133 April 19th‚ 2011 Susan J. Johnson Elements of Religious Traditions “A set of beliefs concerning the cause‚ nature‚ and purpose of the universe‚ especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies‚ usually involving devotional and ritual observances‚ and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs is a religion” (“religion‚” 2011). Molloy (2010) stated‚ “Religion answers the questions
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