Arab Muslims

followers, called Muslims, spread Islam throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. By 750 AD, Muslim leaders had built an empire. Muslim scholars focused on learning and developed numerous cultural achievements that are still used today; they also connected diverse people through religion and trade. Today, Islam is the worlds fastest growing religion with more that one billion followers throughout the world. Arabia was the birthplace of Islam and before Muhammad most Arabs lived…

was believed in ancient times to speak to an angel named gabriel. He kept getting messages from the angel, and all of those messages were put into a book called the Qur’an (The holy book). At first when he started teaching this new religion to the Arabs, there were some problems. Some got upset when they had to stop worshipping their god. Later people started to accept this new religion. Islam spread due to military force and missionaries. With this type of power, it caused more people to…

interests, and other Eastern trade routes were not available to the Europeans due to Muslim control. The ability to outflank the Muslim states of North Africa was seen as crucial to European survival. At the same time, the Iberians learnt much from their Arab neighbors. In the maritime history of Europe, the carrack and caravel both incorporated the lateen sail that made ships far more maneuverable. By translating the Arab versions of lost ancient Greek geographical works into Latin, European…

Australia’s perceptions of Islam and how Muslim discrimination is at an all-time high. 1 in 4 Australians were born overseas, this means that we have one of the most diverse populations in the world. Yet, cultural and religious discrimination are prevalent issues facing Australia right now. People of the Islamic religion are experiencing discrimination daily in Australia. Western Sydney University recently completed a survey of almost 600 Australian Muslims. The results found that 57% had…

is, culture. Variety of cultures around the world allows society to understand that there is different ways to share way of life, lifestyle, background, and heritage. Arab culture within a close friend of mine followed many of the primary components of culture, as any other one, but the difference is the ways to follow them. The Arab and Hispanic culture are similar and different by their approach to the cultural components. Welcome to a sneak peak of the Arabian and Hispanic culture. I will…

don’t ask to hear it, we just like sharing our opinion. As a culture if we don’t agree with something we try everything in our power to shut others opinions down and shame them. This documentary proves it. From a woman who was shamed for being Arab and Muslim to a high school student who practiced his right of freedom of speech and religion. This is why our Founding Fathers knew we needed an amendment that protects our rights above all else because there is a trend within our…

symbolize purity, mark status or formal roles, recognize devotee from nonbeliever and distinguish sex. Generally, Muslims were scolded to dress unassumingly in pieces of clothing that don't reveal the body outline and furthest points. Head covers were likewise anticipated. However, dress structures change in various geographical regions, as does understanding of and adherence to Muslim clothing regulations. (Jirousek, 2004).Clothing is not only w way to cover oneself but also to define one…

enhanced our influence in the world. However, Americans have responded to their arrival with violence and hate towards them. In the late 19th century, the Arab world was under the Ottoman Empire. The United States chose to classify this certain group as Arab…

In 2001 the twin towers had been attacked by terrorist who were muslims, they had hijacked 3 planes and two of them hit twin towers causing them to be destroyed killing near to about 3,000 people.Many were outraged americans were outraged and turned to the fact that all Muslims where terrorist and had to be gone because, they had been the reason for 9/11.People had been stereotyping them calling them “dirty” or “evil”.They wanted them gone they wanted no part in their them or their beliefs and…

hardships and hurdles of 7 different Muslims. Barrett is able to capture the voice of different views and life experiences, and open the eyes of the reader to what exactly it is to be an American Muslim. Having been published only 5 years after the 9/11 attacks, Barrett digs deep to show the world, that we have plenty to learn. Americans know near to nothing of Islam in the Middle East and even less about Muslims in America. It would be wise for both American Muslims and Christians to better…