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Islam brought some of the most progressive reforms while the western world was stuck in the Dark ages battling within the feudal system. But now the roles have been reversed; with most of the reforms and technological breakthroughs coming from the west while most of the wars and conflicts have been coming from the middle east(the birthplace of islam). This is due to the misrepresentations of the Qur’an and its teachings that have been occurring for over a century due to the Saudi Kingdom and…

During the Post Classical-Era which lasted roughly from 500 CE to 1450 CE, the world was in a state of accelerated change and growth in the fields of politics, economics, and especially religion. During this time, Islam, one of the largest and most well-known religious traditions in the world, was founded and contained in the expanding Arab Empire. In addition to this, Christianity continued to have a profound impact on the world as it spread its ideas and beliefs across Europe. When one…

I believe that this course can be best described by using the title of the assigned text. Untangling the Web is what I would say if I only had three words to describe the course, but three words wouldn’t nearly be enough to encompass the complexity and depth of the material. The course is more specifically focused on the Middle East. It is about how by analyzing historical events from as far back as 2000 BCE, we can denounce why the Middle East has been a mess. This course is about explaining…

done before him like the ones done by Al farabi. However Ibn Sina is credited with his own philosophical prowess of bringing together their understanding and matching it with the Islamic understanding. People have understanding according to Quran and Hadith on what a prophet and prophethood are yet until the emergence of Ibn Sina there has not been a critical analysis of it in the philosophical realm. He did that so well even though some Islamic clergies like Ibn Taymiyya have spotted some…

Understanding Islam: A Worldview Comparison Michon Terrell Liberty University Understanding Islam Comparing Worldviews is Important A worldview is simply the way one thinks about the world around them (Hindson, 2016). How they think about the world determines how they interact with it, and with the people around them. When communicating the Christian gospel with someone of a different worldview, it is important to know what they believe and why they believe it. When this…

INTRODUCTION Etymology and Definition The term caliph brings many definition especially when analysed in the light of the world's history. According to Apple dictionary, the word 'caliph' is originated from late Middle English which stems from Old French 'caliphe', from Arabic kalīfa which means 'deputy of god' from the title kalīfat Allah or meaning 'successor of Muhammad’ from the title kalifat rasul Allah or of the Messenger of God from kalafa which is 'succeed'. However it is interesting…

Similarly many academics have theorized about the role to which Islam played in the ethnic and nationalist formations of the Kurds. In his essay “The Impact of Islam on Kurdish Identity in the Middle East,” Hakan Ozoglu argues that Kurdish identity evolved through various, overlapping phases with Islam at the core of its formation process, a process he calls “dialectical, dialogical, and monological” (18). First, while the term “Kurd” was not ethnically associated with the modern term Kurd,…

conveniently grants men the ability to rotate as many women as he so pleases in and out of his marriages. It also gives devout Muslim men the religious permission to do what they want with women sexually. There are also very specific verses from the Hadith where it refers to the established polygamy acceptance in the Islamic tradition. The biggest controversy involving this acceptance is the argument if Islam encourages gender equality. Islamic believers put men’s sexual desires on such high…

The ways of life around the globe are altogether different and alike at the same time. Throughout the world, the way people live is based on their societies. Society depends on numerous things that are starting with one era then going onto the next. Cultural differences and similarities can be identified through their cultures, values, stereotypes, and communication. A culture can be easily described through these modules. There is no right or wrong when it comes to cultural differences. Every…

Patience in time of trials and tribulations Patience in times of trials and tribulations is an important virtue in Islam. The word patience (sabr is from sabara in the Arabic language) means to be patient and to persevere. It is an indication of having self-control. In the Shari’ah, patience implies: restraining the soul from being agitated; restraining the tongue from complaining and restraining the hands from slapping the cheeks, tearing the clothes and doing other similar actions (Ibn…