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The Ideologue of Islamic Terror, 2005.
An analysis of the influence of Sayyed Qutb on Islamic terrorist groups.
2,811 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper provides an overview and discussion of Sayyed Qutb, Islamic leader. A review of the controversy that surrounds him helps to show that there is, in reality, a very strong relationship between Qutb and extremist terrorist groups who claim to follow the Quranic teachings and laws.
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"Considering that many who wrote on Sayyed Qutb and his religious and political philosophy, such as Sheikh Muhammad Nasir ad-Din al-Albaanee, Ted Thornton, Nazih N.M. Ayubi, and Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi, all scholars of Islamic studies and history, have emphasized that the life of Sayyed Qutb and his circumstances played a major role in shaping his ideas, it is necessary to briefly identify Qutb himself. Although as Professor of Government at South Carolina University, Shahrough Akhavi writes, not much is known about the life of Sayyed Qutb, what is known is a useful source of understanding the influences upon his philosophy and political ideas (386-387)."
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Islamic Terror, 2004.
An analysis of Islamic terror - is it a myth or reality?
944 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the question of whether Islamic terror is a myth or reality. The paper states that in the modern world, Islam is equated with terror, at least in Western nations and especially in the United States. The paper agrees that it is difficult to argue with that assessment, in view of the World Trade Center destruction, the Spanish train bombing, the Indonesian nightclub attack and more. The paper explains that the Quran itself and centuries of interpretation permit two paths in one religion, that of peace and that of jihad - holy war. According to the paper, this distinction adds to the correlation between Islam and terror.
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"In New Thought, there is a statement apropos of the conflict between the (primarily) Christian West and Islam: You can only recognize that which you are. If there is a kernel of truth in that, then the West, recognizing terrorism in Islam, is simply recognizing aspects of itself. Indeed, there are numerous scholars who posit precisely that. One, Shedia Drury, notes that a "Biblical way of thinking and speaking remains prevalent, not only among the Islamic fundamentalists, but also among the Christian fundamentalists that dominate the Republican Party--and that includes President George W. Bush" (2003). For Drury, Biblical thinking is the good against evil, black/white dichotomous pattern that forces each side of an argument to cast the opponent as the incarnation of evil. Drury makes the point that the Western religious right is precisely equivalent to militant Islamism, or worse. Drury notes: "We must remember that the God of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims is the same Biblical God. To skeptics, this God may appear wrathful and cruel, but to believers, He is just.""
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Islamic Terrorism, 1993.
An examination of religion and political beliefs of Islamic terrorism, including examples from the U.S. and the Middle East, leaders and government-sponsored.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, £ 56.95
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"Islamic terrorism is a serious problem in the world today. This is true not only in the Middle East but in other parts of the world as well. Even the United States is not safe from the violence of Muslim terrorists. For example, when the World Trade Center in New York City was bombed on February 26, 1993, the act was traced to the followers of a fundamentalist Islamic cleric named Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman (Church, 1993, p. 27). Later, other followers of the Sheik were arrested in connection with a conspiracy to bomb the United Nations building, the diamond district, and other important locations in New York. Another example of Islamic terrorism involving citizens of the United States took place in April of 1993, when officials uncovered a plot in Kuwait City to assassinate former President George Bush (Jehl, 1993, p. 6)."
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Islam and Terrorism, 2008.
This paper explores the clash between Islamic and Western civilization.
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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The paper attempts to trace the fundamental differences between Islamic and Western civilizations. The paper examines the roots of the feeling of resentment and inferiority shared by most Muslims and sheds light on Islamic religion and mentality. The paper looks at terrorism in the Middle East and explains that despair and religious extremism commonly go hand in hand.
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"In order to understand the clash between the Islamic and the Western civilizations, it is important to trace the fundamental differences which separate these two cultures. The most pronounced discrepancy when trying to decode the ways of functioning of the two cultures results from the opposite perception of religion. The Islamic world is inclined toward more violent ways of manifesting their religious belief; nonetheless, this is linked to their feeling of being treated as inferior. The violent manifestation of belief is generated by a widespread perception that the Islamic religion is superior to any other religion, and must be treated as such. "
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The Nation of Islam: Are They Islamic?, 2002.
Compares the Nation of Islam with traditional Islam.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, £ 25.95
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This paper examines the Nation of Islam as a social movement and tests whether its traditions and roots are really found in traditional Islam.
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"The presence of God (Allah) is another and maybe the most critical difference between the Nation of Islam and traditional Muslims. The Nation of Islam was founded in the 1930?s by a man named W. Fard Muhammad. Fard Muhammad believed he was sent to wake ?the black nation to the full range of the black man?s possibilities in a world temporarily dominated by the blue eyed devils.?(5) It is the Nation of Islam who has since said, ? We Believe that Allah appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, July, 1930; the long awaited ?Messiah? of the Christians and the ?Mahdi? of the Muslims.?(6) Fard Muhammad taught that the African American culture was unique and separate from that of ?the Caucasian devils.?(7)
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Political Islam and Islamic Fundamentalism, 2002.
This essay describes how and when Islam made an impact as a political ideal as well as its repercussions leading up to today.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 46.95
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This paper elaborates on Islam and its religious politcal history for the past 100 years, including the later part of this century. It offers some insights into what may have given rise to what is now known today as Islamic fundamentalism.
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"While the roots of political Islam can be traced back to the time of Mohammed, the real impact of Islam as a political ideal came about with the Iranian revolution and the Ayatollah Khomeini. The new brand of political Islam that Khomeini brought to Iran was a new, more militant Islam than the world had previously been exposed to. During the time of the Ottoman Empire, Islam was spread as the ideal religion, however, there was room for both branches of Islam, Sunni and Shiite, to practice. There was also a place for Christians and Jews, although it was on the second class level. However, Khomeini?s brand of religious zealotry was harsh and dictatorially strict."
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The Islamic Extremist Movement and Terrorism, 2002.
A mythological and psychological analysis of the Islamic Extremist movement.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 69.95
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This paper will discuss the ramifications of the psychological world of terrorism that is so fundamentally part of the situation that is now being created within the Taliban and the organization that they represent. The understanding the psychological motivations within the religious movement that they espouse, tell us the nature of this dual role on the belief systems that are inherently part of their ways of life. By revealing the pathologies, and the beliefs that seem to create this extreme way of life, a better understanding of these motivations are part of the study that will completed here.
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Terrorism and Counter Terrorism, 2004.
A study of the development of international terrorism and counter terrorism, both in general and specifically, since the events of September 11th, 2001.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 39.95
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This paper focuses on the way counter terrorism and terrorism have changed since 9/11 and the growing role of the U.S. It also looks at the development of 'modern' terrorism and the possible consequences of the continuing War on Terror. It debates whetherr or not September 11th, 2001 can be seen as a day that changed the face of terrorism. It also discusses how since the invasion of Afghanistan, terrorist attacks have become more numerous and high profile although their basic purpose remains the same, to gain attention. It puts forward the view that what has changed about terrorism since 9/11 is the amount of media attention it now controls.
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"As well as presenting a recent point of reference for terrorist activity, the conflicts in Palestine and Northern Ireland also show two different ways of dealing with the problem, certain aspects of which have been adopted by the United States. In the case of Britain and Northern Ireland, the conflict is one of territory and security for those who want British rule. In Palestine and Israel however, the situation is based purely on territory. This difference in the foundation for the terrorist action seems to have dictated the way in which terrorism has been dealt with. Because of the presence of British citizens in Northern Ireland, and the small section of society that is involved in the unrest , it has been British policy in recent years to try and settle the situation through political sanctions and increased security measures to prevent terrorism."
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"The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror", 2005.
An analysis of Bernard Lewis's book on Islamic radicalism.
1,117 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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"The Crisis of Islam" by Bernard Lewis examines the origins of Islamic fundamentalism and its deadly application as terrorism. This paper presents an analysis and discussion of the book, which illustrates the ideology that underlies the passionate hatred for America currently existing in the Muslim world.
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"Although Lewis describes Islam as ?a religious and cultural tradition of enormous diversity,? he does not hesitate to generalize about Islam for the purposes of his book (3). In its heyday Islam enjoyed a clear political dominion, which waned over the past few centuries and perhaps reached a nadir after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Lewis also clarifies the significant similarities between Christianity and Islam, similarities that actually fuel the current struggle between Christian and Muslim worlds. However, the differences between Islam and Christianity create more immediate problems. Islam, unlike Christianity, is theocratic at its core. The inseparability of religion and state in Muslim discourse inevitably provides the foundations for state-supported terrorist regimes."
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Islam and Democracy: A Summation of Islamic Scholarship, 2005.
A discussion on the correlation between Islam and democracy.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, £ 94.95
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This paper tries to determine the compatibility of Islam and democracy. It compares the works of three Muslim authors in the West, John L. Esposito, Ahmad Moussalli, and Abdulaziz Sachedina. It explains that the main objective for this comparative analysis is to gain a better understanding of how Western Muslim scholars conceptualize and utilize the concept of democracy in an Islamic framework.
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"In order to determine the compatibility of Islam and democracy, I have compared the works of three Muslim authors in the West, John L. Esposito, Ahmad Moussalli, and Abdulaziz Sachedina. My main objective for this comparative analysis is to gain a better understanding of how Western Muslim scholars conceptualize and utilize the concept of democracy in an Islamic framework. In Islam and Democracy, John L. Esposito offers his readers the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of how democratic thought and practices can be incorporated into Islamic politics by examining the scope of democratic practices inherent within Islam, and discussing how the secular and the religious forms inform and reinforce the political discourse of democracy. In terms of how Islam can be incorporated in ..."
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Islamic Art, 2007.
An examination of Islamic exhibits into Islamic ancient music, art and dance.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses Islamic art, music and dance. It presents these three aspects of Islamic art in the form of an exhibition and details the history and practices of each art form. It begins by discussing five Islamic musical instruments, then goes on to discuss Islamic views on dance and finally looks at the different cultural influences that contribute to Islamic art.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Music
Dance
Art
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"Muslims have had different views about dancing. Throughout Islam history, there have been times of greater acceptance or rejection of dance. Some believed there should be no dancing. To others, folk dancing between the same sex is acceptable, but not between mixed couples. Also, some see dancing as a way to become closer to Allah. Sa'adi, a Persian poet wrote about a band of travelers who came upon a boy who danced beautifully. Everyone was amazed by his talents, except a man who complained that dancing was wrong. However, his camel lifted his feet in dance and threw the rider to the ground. Those around said that even God's creatures could enjoy the dance, so why not he?"
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Islamic Extremism in Britain, 2008.
This paper discusses the rise of Islamic extremism in Europe and the impact of Abu Hamza al-Masri on young Muslims.
5,613 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 96.95
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The paper explores how a minority of the current generation of British Muslims, mainly children and grandchildren of Muslim Asian immigrants to Britain after World War II, turned to Islamic extremism. The paper discusses how Britain has become a breeding ground for Islamic terrorism and identifies the powerful influence of the fundamentalist cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri and his contemporaries on these young Muslims. The paper shows how Abu Hamza poisoned young minds and took advantage of young people who were often homeless and aimless. The paper makes it clear that Abu Hamza and his associates are by all accounts the extreme end of the spectrum of Muslim society.
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Introduction
The Spread of Islam Across Europe
The Influence of Hazma
Accommodation of Islam in Europe
Islamic Extremism in Europe Hearing
Summary and Conclusion
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"Humayun Ansari writes in the work entitled: "The Infidel Within: Muslims in Britain Since 1800" that "since the Second World War Muslims have migrated to Britain in much larger number than before 1945..." (2004) The post-1945 migration is divided into two groups according to Ansari with the first phase being workers from less-developed countries and the second phase starting with the oil crisis of 1974-74. The Muslim workers were willing to take jobs that other immigrant workers found to be "undesirable" and that paid very low wages."
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Islamic Finance, 2008.
This paper describes Islamic financing law and how it differs from regular Western financing law.
3,265 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 66.95
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This paper explains that the bedrock of Islamic finance is that all forms of interest are considered forbidden known as haram and its financial model works on the basis of risk sharing. The paper further explains that, under Islamic banking, the customer and the bank agree to share the risk of any investment and divide the profits between them. The paper then describes the primary categories within the Islamic finance: ijara, ijaa-va-iqtina, mudraba, murabaha and mushraka. The paper also explains how Islamic finance differs from regular finance and explains how Islamic finance works.
Table of Contents:
What is Islamic Finance
How Is Islamic Finance Different from Regular Finance and Why
How Does Islamic Finance Work: The Types Of Investments Available And How They Work
Working Principles of Islamic Finance
Types of Investment Available and How They Work
Institutions Offering Islamic Finance Products
International Wholesale Islamic Banking and Insurance Providers
Exhibit: Islamic Financing Form
Exhibit: Name of the Institution
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"It is a fact that finance is considered as a huge restraint on development in major regions of the Third World. Sometimes there is lack of sufficient money available to fund important projects and the price of loanable funds is normally high, showing the paucity of savings. In low-income economies, it is hardly a surprise that savings rates are small, as most disposable income is needed to be used for making purchases of necessities of daily living, and a lot of families just cannot bear to make financial provisioning for the future, although this makes them insecure and helpless."
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Islamic Banking - Religion as an Excuse, 2006.
This paper explains the differences between Islamic banking and conventional banking. It argues politically, as opposed to economically, that both systems are the same.
3,225 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 65.95
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The writer explains that the emergence of Islamic banking is an example of how religion has become subservient to economic needs, and more specifically, how Islam has become subservient to capitalism. The paper explains that although advocates claim that Islamic banking is distinctive from interest rate banking, such methods are merely window dressing - a way for the banks to legitimize themselves. The writer explains that in Shariah, Islamic law, people are prohibited from charging and receiving interest. The paper draws parallels between conventional banking systems and the new modes of so-called interest-free banking. The paper states that Islamic banks have been mimicking conventional banks, pushing for short-term, low-risk investments that are similar in quantity and risk to those obtained by other conventional banks. The writer explains that the methods used to evade interest prohibition include mislabeling interest under the false pretense of administrative costs and delegating puppet banks to alleviate responsibility from Islamic institutions. The writer challenges the advocates of this system who claim that it is Shariah-compliant. In summation, the writer states that it is evident that in the current Islamic system, Islamic beliefs have taken a second place to the capitalist system. Table of Contents: Introduction Lack of Sources for Islamic Banking Same Method, Different Name Murabaha is Not Profit Sharing Using Puppet Banks The Ulama Power Vacuum Advocates Conclusion Bibliography
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"During the 80s, Muslim countries such as Sudan, Iran and Pakistan underwent the growth of Islamic banking due to an oil boom and the need for Muslim communities to establish a unique economic presence in the new international economic order (Pipes, 1982:45; cf. ICO: 1982). By 1995, 144 public and private banking institutions had been established claiming to practice a??Islamic bankinga?? (Shaik, 1997:118). However, this paper will argue that Islamic banking is conventional banking in disguise. Islamists have merely used the former to bypass religious restrictions to meet their capitalistic needs in a manner that is compliant, and sometimes even not compliant, to interpretations of the Shariah. Such assertions can be supported by examining characteristics of the current Islamic banking system. Nazih N. Ayubi has written about religion being subservient to the state. In this particular case, the evolution of Islamic banking has become an example of Islam being subservient to capitalism."
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