The Development of Islamic Modernism
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9 pages in length. An insightful essay on Islamic Modernism as it began in the 19th century preceded by movements to improve the political and economic situations of the Muslim world. The belief and works of Sayyid Jamal al-Din-Al-Afghani, Shaykh Muhammad 'Abduh, and Sayyid Ahmad Khan are discussed in great detail as are the various sociopolitical conditions and factors that facilitated their philosophies and movements. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Koran [Qu'ran] / An Overview
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This 10 page paper explores the basic tenets of the Koran/Qur'an as followed by Muslims. Discussion includes the Prophet Mohammad, his revelations, the recording of the Prophet's messages and also his sayings, the basic principles of Islam and the basic actions the Muslim is expected to follow. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Nation of Islam & The U.S.A.
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7 pages in length. A comprehensive overview of the Nation of Islam, its history, background, purpose, and fundamental doctrines as set forth by the beliefs of men like Clarence 13X and later carried on by Elijah Muhammad and others. The writer briefly covers the Nation of Islam's development and analyzes its role in contemporary America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Significance of Islam
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This 5 page research paper traces the origins of the Islam religion and influence as a social, military and political power from its beginnings up until the 18th Century. Some comparisons are made between the establishment of Islamic empires and those established by the Christians in the New World. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Women and Modesty in Islam
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This 20 page paper considers the use of the hijab in the Islamic traditions and the concept of modesty. This paper defines the correlation between modesty and the teachings of Islam and the concept of modesty as it relates to both cultural and social elements. This paper defines the notion of modesty as it is shaped by a view of modesty and the elements that support this premise and the view of Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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Teachings Of Christ And The Odyssey
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The world of Homer's Odyssey was ruled by a conglomerate of Gods who saw little need to assess human conduct outside of intervening for personal gratification and entertainment. Jesus, on the other hand, took on the 'mortal coil' in order to teach, to bring to mankind both instructions on conduct and hope for a better reality. This 5 page paper attempts to compare the teachings of Christ in Matthew with the behavior of Odysseus as presented in The Odyssey. No additional sources are listed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Comparison/ Bible & The Odyssey
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A 5 page comparison of the first chapter of the Hebrew Bible and Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey.' Throughout history, from the time of the earliest civilizations, there have been literary compositions that attempted to explain life and the consequences of human action as it might relate to divine will. Each culture has addressed the relationship to the divine its own fashion. Homer expressed this for the ancient Greeks and unknown Hebrew scholars recorded the oral traditions of the Jewish tribes. No additional sources cited.
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Feminist Perspective Of The Holy Spirit
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This 10 page paper discusses possible feminist perspectives regarding the Holy Spirit, the third person in the Trinity. Biblical verses are presented along with a perspective from the feminist activist's point of view. Feminism today lacks the unifying precepts of the 1970s, even so, the activist today would take issue with many of the descriptions of the Holy Spirit. The feminist could well perceive the Holy Spirit as being discriminatory against women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Among Believers
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A 3 page paper discussing the current state of ministry among believers, in relationship to the Holy Spirit. There are many different beliefs and ideas in regards to the Holy Spirit and the true ministry which is required by believers. While some believe that such a ministry involves active demonstration, others believe that through subtle action and kind words the ministry is conducted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Hinduism / A Comparison of Two Viewpoints
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A 6 page analysis of Madeleine Biardeau's Hinduism: The Anthropology of a Civilization and Gavin Flood's An introduction to Hinduism. Both of these books have the same purpose-to give a historical and thematic survey of Hinduism; however, despite this similarity in purpose the books are quite different. Biardeau's book is quite scholarly and gives a more in-depth look at the particulars of Hinduism, however, Flood's book is much more comprehensible to the Western reader. Quotations from the sources.
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