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    Example of Islamic Feminism

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    Example of Islamic Feminism (Optional) Woman’s Freedom During the Time of Prophet Mohamed . Since the beginning of time‚ the relation between the sexes has been subject to heated debates and exposed to a complex proliferation of religious‚ psychological‚ and philosophical controversy. From demands of equality to essentialist understanding of sexual difference‚ the question has always remained crucial to the form and content of human life on earth. Arab women were not in isolation of such a debate

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    Many civilization’s achievements have had a lasting effect on both the world and the future world. Some very good examples of this are the early civilizations of Egypt Mesopotamia and the people of the Indus river valley. Through the building of pyramids by the Egyptians‚ the invention of the plow by the Mesopotamians and the installation of pluming systems by the people from the Indus river valley. Ancient river valley civilizations have left their mark on modern times. Society today benefits because

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    light over dark.  The slaying of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna is commonly cited as the origin of the Festival of Lights.  But the values and principles that Hindus affirm when they commemorate Deepavali are of relevance to all peoples.  They have much in common with the values promoted by our other religions in Singapore. 3.      Further‚ Deepavali has become an occasion for social togertheness‚ both within the Hindu community and between neighbours and friends of all races and religions in

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    set on attaining a specific goal‚ they will twist scripture to suit their needs. The easiest tactic against this is to reference their scriptures by the letter and be prepared to prove it. (More often than not‚ things will get violent long before you have the chance to pull out a book) – When they profess love and peace but never show it‚ confront them with verifiable‚ undeniable facts of religious abuse and/or genocide. – They’ll talk‚ but hardly listen‚ which makes them prone to speak over and interrupt

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    The Philosophical Roots of Science Fiction Expand People use science fiction to illustrate philosophy all the time. From ethical quandaries to the very nature of existence‚ science fiction’s most famous texts are tailor-made for exploring philosophical ideas. In fact‚ many college campuses now offer courses in the philosophy of science fiction. But science fiction doesn’t just illuminate philosophy — in fact‚ the genre grew out of philosophy‚ and the earliest works of science fiction were philosophical

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    CHAPTER 3              COLONIES TAKE ROOT 1587-1752   Section 1: The First English Settlements   I. England Seeks Colonies -Like most of Europe in the age of exploration‚ England was a monarchy. However‚ in England‚ the power of the king or queen was limited by law and by a lawmaking body called Parliament.   -Ever since the 1200s‚ English law had limited the king’s power. The king could set new taxes only with Parliament’s consent. Still‚ the king’s powers were much greater than those of

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    11/4/15 131 How Food shaped the World By Kimberly Happensack Food has come a long way. From being something necessary for survival‚ to something that some people do simply for enjoyment or even as a pastime. It’s no secret that each and every civilization throughout history has built villages‚ cultures‚ empires and even religious views on and around food. So‚ what is the impact? How does it shape where we are now‚ and‚ more importantly‚ how will it shape the

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    Islamic Effects on Africa

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    trade. Trade between Islam and Africa has long been a factor in African culture‚ economy‚ and politics. While Bantu people organized societies on the basis of African tradition‚ merchants from North Africa and southwest Asia introduced their Islamic faith to Africa. Islam arrived though two routes: it went to west Africa overland by trans-Saharan camel caravans‚ and it traveled to coastal east Africa over the sea lanes of the Indian Ocean in the vessels of merchant mariners. Major trade between

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    Islamic Unit Trust

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    International Islamic Financial Markets Conference‚ Bahrain ISLAMIC UNIT TRUSTS Shahrin Shaikh Mohd Securities Commission‚ Malaysia 19 June 2007 Malaysian Unit Trusts Industry - Where we are @ 31 March 2007 Total Number of Operators Total Number of Unit Trusts Total Net Asset Value Bursa Malaysia Market Capitalisation % of NAV to Bursa Malaysia Market Capitalisation No. of Unitholder Accounts 36 414 USD38.34 bn USD281.46 billion 13.62% 11.3 million Total Number of Islamic Unit Trusts

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    Abudhabi Islamic Bank

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    1.1Background of the Company : - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (appr. ADIB) is an Islamic bank based in Abu Dhabi city‚ in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank was established on 20th May 1997 as a Public Joint Stock Company through the Amiri Decree No. 9 of 1997. The Bank commenced commercial operations on 11th November 1998‚ and was formally inaugurated by Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan‚ UAE Minister of Information and Culture on 18th April 1999. All contracts‚ operations and transactions

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