Ibn al-Nafis

The Umayyads’ rapid territorial expansion gave them limited time to consolidate their gains in North Africa and al Andalus while making the rapid commitment of large numbers of Ahl al Sham forces increasingly difficult due to the distance involved regarding the deployment of forces from Syria to theatres like Western Europe. This ensured the Umayyad army at Tours was mostly comprised of non-Arab…

Anwar al-awlaki, said to be one of the best recruiters and terrorist for al Qaeda was assassinated on September 30, 2011. This was an important reason for my topic because Anwar was recruiting people from the U.S to bomb and shoot places. This was also important for my topic because Anwar was also involved in the bombings and shootings. This was also an important reason for my topic because Anwar was also receiving emails talking about bombings, responding to them. The assassination of Anwar…

America's influence in Afghanistan has been complex, surprisingly prolonged, and often ineffective. The USA officially entered Afghanistan in October of 2001, following the 9/11 attacks to hunt for the Taliban and Osama bin Laden. No one expected the Global War on Terrorism to last as long as it did. Similar to WWI, both wars have begun with a hasty deceleration of war, immediately after a tragic loss of life. The onsets of both were called "acts of war," and both countries declared war upon…

Terrorist attacks changed the way everyone lives in the modern world. The killing of Jewish athletes at the 1972 olympics caused the German federal government to re-examine its anti-terrorism policies. The bombing of the Pan Am flight made everyone fear going on planes. The attacks on New York on 9/11 lead to America improving security in airports and increased involvement in the war on terror. Terrorist attacks shaped the way we live in Society today. The killing of the Jewish athletes at the…

Tom Engelhardt, American officials were “against the idea of a Muslim enemy, as well as against al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, Saddam Hussein in Iraq, and later Muammar Gaddafi in Libya.” (Engelhardt) While the terrorists responsible for the attack were not Iraqi (they were Saudi Arabian) Bush viewed Saddam Hussein as being a supporter of terrorist organizations in the region, particularly Al-Qaeda who was responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Bush also made the argument that Iraq was in…

This investigation will explore the question: To what extent did prohibition influence the organized crime bomb of the 1920’s through the 1930's in Chicago, Illinois? The research will mainly be focused between the 1920’s to 1933 to accurately analyses the role Prohibition had on organized crime throughout its duration. However, there will be further development into how Prohibition and the organized crime associated with it further shaped crime in the proceeding years. Edward Sullivan’s,…

enforce their own version of Islamic law, once in power. The Mahdi rose up against colonial powers and preached pure islam. Sudan at the time (Before Mahdi rose to power) was a dependency of Egypt, which itself was a province of the Ottoman empire. Al Mahdi unified…

Mohamed Atta. ” (Library 28 07 2013). A different plane that was going to the same place from Boston hijacked by Marwan al Shehhi crashed flight 175 into the South Tower. Nineteen terrorist bombed the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on September 11.“Atta - Egypt, tactical leader of 9/11 plot and pilot ” (Library 27 07 2013)Abdul Aziz al Omari, Wail al Shehri, Waleed al Shehri, and Satam al Suqami were all from Saudi Arabia, Asia. Without these people none of…

With only a small percentage of muslims participating in extremist groups and attacks there is no justification for the backlash brought upon the muslim community. Islamophobia only brings about hostility and assults, both physically and verbally, towards muslims. The number of hate crimes towards muslims has increased drastically and little to nothing has been done to stop these acts. Hate crimes against muslim include accusing someone of being a terrorist because they are muslims or blaming…

Introduction The attack of the world trade centre in New York City, on September 11 had made Al-Qaeda very well-known of their existence. People become aware of the illegal and dangerous activities that happening around them and the government become cautious on the security of the country. Not only for the United States, but also for other countries, security had become tight. It opens their eyes that terrorist had gone rouge. The attack had become the worst nightmare for the United States and…