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Complexities in Islamic Iconoclasm Defined as the rejection and destruction of figural images, iconoclasm in the Islamic world has been seen as the “long, culturally determined, and unchanging tradition of violent…acts". It may be carried out in the context of Islam or against the icons of another faith, as evinced by the destruction of Christian and pagan idols. However, G.R.D. King and Finbarr Barry Flood argue in their articles that Islamic iconoclasm in the past and present must be…

Emirati Hijab, Camel Humps & Apocalyptic Islamists: Gendered Conflict in Emirati Animated Sitcoms Emirati animated sitcoms emblemize the cultural traits of the society, thus a window to its worldview. These sitcoms conceptualize how the United Arab Emirates’ residents are represented in a sarcastic fashion to entertain Emirati viewers as their primary targets. Shaabiat Al Cartoon (SAC) (2006), is one of the early and most successful Emirati sitcoms in portraying the tapestry of the UAE’s…

In recent years, society has become increasingly vigilant of our rights as human beings, and generally more accepting of those marginalized and placed under false stigmas. However, the pursuit of freedom has welcomed those who believe their freedoms are restricted by allowing others to have the same privileges as them to have these "rights" protected by the government. This has led to a false sense of entitlement to discriminate against others, and turned the movement into something entirely…

The Definition of Custody and Guardianship The Arabic root of custody (hadāna) means “to hold in one’s arms, to embrace and to place on the lap and to take physical care of the child who is still unable to do so by itself.” Custody is the care and rearing of the children which is associated with divorce and, accordingly, covers many issues that ensuring the fulfillment of children’s needs in all areas at a certain age, by a person who has the right of custody. In traditional Islamic law,…

isn 't too loud. Nod every time they speak. Smile once or twice to make yourself look like a good listener. Boys: Get those wireless headphones Alternative method: Become more annoyingly religious than them, so they stay away/avoid from you. Quote hadiths and quranic verses. Hey, maybe even start rapping it. Be spontaneous. Sleeping Routine What I did last year was I ate for suhoor (might be the wrong terminology used here, it has been a while), was I actually never woke up for it because I…

Introduction The younger generation are embracing tattoo culture more ever than before as a research shows that nearly 40 percent of people between age 18 and 29 in the States acknowledged having at least one tattoo (Kwong, 2012). In the recent decades, tattoo culture has drastically increased in popularity among the youth generation. It has shifted from deviant behavior to an art movement and a form of self-expression. Advertising industry acts as a main artery where tattoos culture flow…

1.) Introduction.- The practice of Islam revolves around what is considered “morally acceptable behavior,” as outlined by the Holy Qur’an. One such behavior that is gaining momentum not only in predominately Islamic countries, but the world, is the issue of homosexuality and the designation of rights to those who identify under the all-encompassing umbrella of LGBTQ+. The moral conservatism of the faith and the number of men and women who identify as homosexual within Islamic countries are…

Training has been defined by Gorden (1992,235) as the “ planned and systematic modification of behavior through learning events, activities and programs which result in the participants achieving the levels of knowledge, skills, competencies and abilities to carry out their work effectively”. Training also can be identified as a “ learning process that involves the acquisition of knowledge, sharpening of skills, concepts, rules, or changing of attitudes and behaviors to enhance the performance…

Imam al –Ghazali born in the middle of the fifth century AH in the above era and later he received education up to higher level. After he had completed his studied then he became a Rector of the Nizamiyyah of Baghdad, the famous university during that time. Soon he was appointed in the legal court to handle such a big case which is to mediate between the caliph of the Abbasid and the ruler of the Saljuq. Then, suddenly at this time he realise that he should focus on other responsibility which…

often accompanied. Ink is wielded elegantly in these materials and Early Islamic teaching encouraged and promoted the pursuit of scholarship and science. Seeking knowledge about the natural world was seen as the duty of every Muslim as the following Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) show: ‘The scholar’s ink is holier that the martyr’s blood…’. Things that improved the quality of life, like painting and writing, were encouraged and welcomed in the Islamic world. The ink was used in things…