three basic components of traditional Islamic art: calligraphy‚ geometric patterns‚ and floral and vegetal motifs. These three stylistic tools are beautifully rendered and masterfully integrated into complex works of art‚ but there is no question that artistic expression is severely limited under these categorizations. However‚ this limitation stems from Islamic theology and concept of art. The main reason for the limitation imposed on visual art is the Islamic theological prohibition of figural
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Over the course of history‚ there have been many religious conflicts and wars‚ specifically the era of Islamic Spain (711-1492). Islamic Spain was a multi-cultural mix between the three great religions at that time‚ which consisted of Muslims‚ Christians‚ and Jews. For over 700 years‚ the era in which Islamic rulers governed was broken into five different successions which consisted of the Dependant Emirate (711-756)‚ the Independent Emirate (756-929)‚ the Caliphate (929-1031)‚ the Almoravid Era
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these characteristics come together. The Islamic discourse is therefore the most genuine and truthful expression and translations of the characteristics of the Islamic society‚ and the civilizational identity of the Islamic world. A discourse cannot be Islamic unless it reflected the Islamic Ummah’s identity‚ defended its interests upheld its causes and mirrored its thought. The discourse must be genuine‚ truthful‚ honest‚ serving first and foremost the Islamic interests‚ moderate‚ fair‚ equitable
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The Formation of Islamic Law In pre-Islamic time law lacked a formal structure as there was no set of laws that united the Arabic world. Towns‚ cities and rural areas all held different laws that were based on tribal tradition. With the revelations of the Prophet‚ a new religion was born: Islam. The Prophet began to introduce the word of Allah to the people and with that came basic laws that provided an introduction to law. The formation of Islamic law was based on three things‚ the Qur’an‚ the
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Farooq Associate Professor of Economics and Finance Upper Iowa University June 2006 [Draft; Feedback welcome] [pic]The Readers are highly encouraged to read another of my essays "Islamic Law and the Use and Abuse of Hadith" before this one to better follow and appreciate this essay. NOTE for fellow Muslims: Because this topic involves what is haram (prohibited) and halal (permissible) in Islam‚ every Muslim MUST do
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Islamic Economics Institution Of Bait-ul-Maal By Muhammad Adeel Mian Sajjad Naqwi Sec-H Presented to: Miss Tahseen Lahore School of Economics BAIT-UL-MAAL Introduction The bait-ul-maal is a unique institute which was established for the economic prosperity of the people. As we all know in the Islamic system of life sovereignty belongs to Allah and man is His vicegerent on earth. Similarly the same concept applies to Bait-ul-maal‚ where Allah is sole master of this treasury while the
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Any worldview should be able to answer the ultimate questions not necessary correct answers but at least consistent. The Definition of Islamic worldview “Ru’yatal-Islam li al-wujud” “A metaphysical survey of the visible as well as the invisible worlds including the perspective of life as a whole”.Al-Attasin“IslamandtheChallengeofModernity‚p.27. Islamic worldview encompasses the issues of universe‚ creator‚ prophethood‚ society‚ man‚ and hereafter. It is not a worldview that is formed merely
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Islamic Women...Is There an End to their sufferings? The question proposed in the title is basically a direct response after going through Geraldine Brooks’ essay “Nine Parts of Desire; The Hidden World of Islamic Women” in its second chapter. Geraldine poses several ideas and personal experiences in which she tries to understand the mystery of the perpetuating repressive and barbaric practices (genital mutilation‚ infibulations‚ hysterectomy‚ and honor killings) that have nothing to
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Christian and Islamic Art The difference between Islamic art and Christian art is that Christian art is of human objects and forms while Islamic art portrays the meaning and reflection of things. Unlike Christian art‚ people do not appear on Islamic art. Unlike Christian art‚ Islam art does not include pictures and statues of Prophets and Gods. Christian art however‚ brings religious forms and images to life. It represents spiritual beliefs through illustrated scenes from the life of Jesus. It gives
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: The role of Art‚ Architecture‚ and Women in the Islamic World In many countries‚ Islamic women are educated‚ socially active‚ and pursue careers of their choosing‚ whereas other Muslim women are oppressed and denied not only basic human rights‚ but also the rights accorded to them by their faith and holy teachings. Islam came into being in a world where the most basic needs of women were consistently subjugated. Prior to the introduction of Islam‚ women were subordinate to men‚ in almost every
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