debates pertaining to the legal status‚ roles‚ experiences‚ and conditions of Muslim Arab women from the perspective of modern scholars and Arab feminists. These discussions and debates lie at the heart of our understanding of the modern history of Arab societies‚ the socio-economic transformation they underwent‚ and their exchange with Western feminism. The readings will shed light on the approaches to women offered by the
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The Rise of Islam AP World History The Arabs • Semitic speaking people of the Middle East • Nomads who moved regularly to find water and food • Settled in the Arabian peninsula – desert land – lack of rivers and lakes The Arabs • Organized into independent clans/tribes to help one another with the harsh environment • Each tribe had a sheikh • Developed the caravan trade and were major carriers of trade from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea • Conflict over water & pasture land w/warrior
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particular‚ the progress Muslim women have made in incorporating traditional practices into their daily lives by personal choice—particularly choosing to veil‚ is astonishing. Through looking at the works of Leila Ahmed’s A Quiet Revolution and Sadek Hamid’s “The Attraction of Authentic Islam‚” this spread of traditional values proves to be true and surprising at the same time. Salafists are fundamentalists who strive to retreat back to the traditional ways of Islam. Hamid’s article discusses Salafism
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Islam came to be when a merchant named Muhammad went to a cave to meditate. It was in that cave that he met the archangel Gabriel and Gabriel gave Muhammad words to recite. These words gave birth to the religion of Islam. Through trade‚ military‚ and followers Islam quickly spread to an empire that dominated the Middle East and spread across North Africa and Europa. Mecca was important to the Islamic people; it was the center of their faith. Mecca was also the site of Arabia’s holiest pagan shrines
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Explain the reasons for the rapid rise and spread of Islam and its status as a near-global religion by 850? Read pgs 138-142 for a description of pre-Muslim Arabian peninsula society. What were the problems and conflicts. What people would have welcomed a religion that unified the clans and allowed trade and travel possible? What was the status of women? Think of the cities and how their vitality was threatened by the traditions of the Bedouins. Read starting pg 142 for a description of Muhammad’s
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Islam – The Complete Way of Life The essence of Islam is the very essence of humanity. Islam is a complete and comprehensive way of life. It leads to a balanced way of living. Islam brings civilization and happiness to man. Islamic principles and teachings can provide realistic‚ fair and objective solutions to the prevention of individual‚ familial‚ social and international problems which are threatening the existence of human communities throughout the world. People think that an Islamic life
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The DUTIES of the WIFE in Islam For every Muslim wife it is important to know her role in establishing a harmonious relationship with her husband according to the Quran and the Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet [may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]). The characteristics and behaviours of the Western (& Eastern) cultured wives has become the cause for many marital break-ups. This is of no surprise‚ the women of the west are encouraged to go against nature and compete with man in
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ISLAM VS BUDDHISM SUBMITTED TO: MAM SHAHLA DATE: 28TH/ MAY/2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Islam page 3 Buddhism page 4 Women in Islam page 5-10 Women in Buddhism
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RE Assignment Islam was founded in 610 A.D. by a man named Mohammed. During Mohammed’s time‚ polytheism reigned. His people were worshipping multiple gods. During one of Mohammed’s trips as a trader‚ he had a vision from a being he perceived to be an angel who said‚ “There is only one God‚ and His name is Allah. Worship Him. Muslims around the world gather on Fridays in mosques. Mosques are buildings where men (and sometimes women‚ depending upon the country) pray to God. In a mosque during prayer
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Gender Equality and Islam Islam believes that a woman is not merely subject to man rather she has her own separate and complete entity in all respects. She has an equal right to that of a man to nourish her religions faculties‚ serve her faith‚ acquire education‚ get a job‚ do business‚ own something and benefit herself from it and prove her creativity in an enterprise. She is master of herself in all respects. The religious aspect of this fact is described in the Quran as under: “For muslim
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