American Academy of Political and Social ScienceReligion‚ Legitimacy‚ and Conflict in NigeriaAuthor(s): Henry BienenSource: Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science‚ Vol. 483‚ Religion andthe State: The Struggle for Legitimacy and Power (Jan.‚ 1986)‚ pp. 50-60Published by: Sage Publications‚ Inc. in association with the American Academy of Political and SocialScienceStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1045539 .Accessed: 02/10/2013 11:21Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates
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Anthro Essay Outline Essay Outline Research Question: What is the clash of civilzation? Analyze and explain The clash of civilization is anaylezed from a many political persepctives. From the artcles drawn together‚ it is fair to conclude that there is a mutual understanding of the clash of civilzation and its context. Ultimately‚ the clash of civilizations is a result relgious and cultureal differences‚ regardless of politcal status between American and Islam. Inevitbaly‚ Islam and America
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society by keeping in consideration political‚ social and other cultural factors. ISLAMIC FINANCE SYSTEM Islamic finance is defined as ; “ A Financial service principally implemented to comply with the main principles of Sharia (or Islamic Law) “ In turn ‚ the main sources of Sharia are the Holy Quran ‚ Hadith ‚ Sunnah ‚ Ijma ‚ Qiyas and Ijtihad. The Holy Quran is the book of revelation given to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W); Hadith is the narrative relating the deeds and utterances of Prophet Muhammad
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Why Are Islamic Banks Becoming Popular? Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Writing & Research‚ COMM 1312‚ Section 102 25 January 2010 Abstract The Islamic banking system is currently spreading fast through many Arab and Muslim countries. The question here Why Islamic banks are getting popular? Islamic banking has the same purpose as conventional banking except that it operates in accordance with the rules of Shariah and the religious teaching underpinning Islamic
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transfer of funds‚ facilitation in international trades‚ consultancy services‚ safekeeping of valuables‚ and any other service for a fee. There is no restriction on provision of such services by Islamic Banks as for the service is not against the Sharia. However there exists difference in mechanism of funds mobilization from savers to entrepreneurs as described following. Savings mobilization consists of two phases’ i.e. accepting deposits and extending financing and investments. Deposits: Deposits
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The decision to appoint women to the Shura Council prompted a protest by dozens of conservative clerics outside the royal court in January. They complained that the move‚ and other reforms aimed at making it easier for women to work‚ went against sharia law. In the ultra-conservative kingdom‚ women are banned from driving and need the consent of a male "guardian" to work‚ travel abroad or open a bank
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THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN NIGERIAN POLITICS AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY FOR POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT Oluwaseun Olawale AFOLABI‚ PhD (in view) (Ibadan) Institut Français de Recherche en Afique (IFRA) - Nigeria Research Fellow‚ Institute of African Studies‚ University of Ibadan‚ Nigeria. Abstract Nigeria has a pluralistic State has taken religion to a position of importance in every facet of her politics. The nation is the most populous country in West Africa vest with religious diversities: Christianity
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............................................................................................................. 2 Nature of the Problem .................................................................................................... 3 Islamic Sharia on the issue ......................................................................................... 3 Impacts on Tourism .................................................................................................... 4 Decrease in Occupancy
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The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations which has membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world and ensuring to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world. The Organization was established upon a decision of the historical summit which took
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are practicing common law are Ireland‚ and most of the United Kingdom‚ Australia‚ India‚ Pakistan‚ South Africa‚ Canada‚ Hong Kong‚ the United States and many other countries. Islamic law is according to Muslim faith. Islamic law is also known as Sharia law. Islamic law is known for punishment which is the basis of the Islamic criminal system‚ and the discrimination against women. Another important characteristic of Muslim law is the
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