Between 1450 and 1750‚ three great Muslim empires arose—the Ottomans‚ the Safavids‚ and the Mughals. The Ottomans arose after the Seljuk Turkic kingdom of Rum in Eastern Anatolia collapsed‚ which occurred because of a Mongol invasion in 1243. The area fell into a chaotic period after that because the Mongols did not directly rule it. In search of riches‚ Turkic peoples‚ including the Ottomans who dominated the rest‚ flooded into the area. By the 1350s‚ the Ottomans were advancing from their Asia
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Honor Killings of Muslim Women Introduction Killings in the name of honor are undoubtedly a disaster‚ an unlawful act‚ a terror against humanity. Honor Killings of Muslim women is an antique trend followed in Islam in which male members of family and social community deliberately kill women and girls of their family or tribes as a result of belief that they have conducted any shameful act and ruined the reputation of family or tribe. Honor Killings in Muslims has been inherited from the ancient
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Furthermore‚ according to Hussain‚ honor killing is against Islamic teachings and morality and is a product of ‘pre-Islamic eras in the ancient culture of desert tribes’. It is a cultural tradition of Muslim societies; which is not practiced by many but few Muslim societies (Zaid‚ 2007). “Customs and religious beliefs can be deliberately mixed with the law to consolidate political‚ economic and social power to the detriment of less powerful women and men (UNDP‚ 2011).” Even attributing Panchayats
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HISTORY: The Alhambra in Granada‚ Spain‚ is distinct among medieval palaces for its sophisticated planning‚ complex decorative programs‚ and its many enchanting gardens and fountains. The Alhambra‚ an abbreviation of the Arabic: Qal’at al-Hamra‚ or red fort‚ was built by the Nasrid Dynasty (1232-1492)- the last Muslims to rule in Spain. The Palacio del Partal (Partal Palace) was built in the early 14th century and is also known as the Portico (Portico Palace) because of the portico formed by
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Hanan Allen Professor David McBride African American Studies 145 14 April 2013 The Emergence of Black Muslims in America Black Muslim Activism is an aim to reclaim the world. It is an era for black religious leaders to get their voices heard and take action in order to see progression. Malcolm X also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was an appointed minister and national spokesman for the Nation of Islam. His charisma‚ drive and conviction attracted an astounding number of new members to his
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Portugal and Spain both had colonies in the Americas. From the 1494 the Treaty of Tordesillas between Spain and Portugal‚ Portugal gained the eastern half of South America‚ Brazil. Economically‚ Spain’s colony was focused on mining as Portugal was more focused on the Agriculture ( from their lack of gold and silver) Also‚ while Spain had a heavier role in controlling their viceroyalties both socially and religiously because of the potential uproar of the highly civilized society‚ Portugal was involved
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Early Life On December 25‚ 1642‚ Isaac Newton was born in the hamlet of Woolsthorpe‚ Lincolnshire‚ England. He was the only son of a prosperous local farmer‚ also named Isaac Newton‚ who died three months before he was born. A premature baby born tiny and weak‚ Newton was not expected to survive. When he was 3 years old‚ his mother‚ Hannah Ayscough Newton‚ remarried a well-do-do minister‚ Barnabas Smith‚ and went to live with him‚ leaving young Newton with his maternal grandmother. The experience
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Being a Bengali Muslim girl I am a Muslim girl who chose to cover. I chose to wear my hijab as a sign of my renewed faith and my commitment to my creator. I chose this path for myself despite opposition from various members of my community as well as my own family. My family and I are part of a very tight-knit Bengali community. The Bengali community consists of people who were born in Bangladesh and migrated to the states in the hopes of acquiring a better future for their children. I am the
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English Victory over Spain was Largely Down To Luck. To What Extent do you Agree With This? The Spanish fleet set sail against England in 1588 to overthrow Elizabeth I of England‚ but failed to do so. I believe‚ to an extent‚ the reason the English won was largely down to luck. However I also feel some of their strong ideas‚ and the lack of common sense of the Spanish‚ must have contributed towards their victory in some way or another. Prince Phillip II of Spain decided to invade England
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“The Conquest of New Spain.” In Worlds of History‚ Volume Two: Since 1400. Fifth Edition. Edited by Kevin Reilly. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press. 2012. “The Conquest of New Spain” is an account of Cortes’ interactions with the Aztec people and its leaders‚ as well as the hostilities and violence committed by both parties. His account of Mexico City
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