Sharia

Persepolis is a fascinating book because it doesn’t only change my viewpoint on single subject, but it changes my viewpoint on politics, religion and general terrorism. By learning what exactly happened during that time period you get the inside scoop of what really happened. The book helped analyze my reading style it made me achieve meta-level thinking by completely changing my view on Islamic culture. When I began reading Persepolis I had no idea what the book was about. While I was reading,…

About ISLAM Islam means peace. Basically Islam is the religion of peace and the fastest growing ideology. Islam has been linked fundamentally with Prophet Mohammed. Prophet Mohammed was the last Prophet and was the chosen recipient closer to Allah the Almighty. According to a devout Muslim, Islam was in existence long before Prophet Mohammed was born. Islam was present since Prophet Adam followed by Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and many more who were all Islamic Prophets and are regarded…

the psychological impact of terrorism in the characters of The Kite Runner, it is important to understand the social context of the novel by examining the series of events that led to the emergence of the Taliban and the implementation of the strict Sharia law. Beginning with the Soviet Union’s military invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, the conflict between the Afghan communist government and the anti-communist Muslim population became much more violent. Moreover, the United States decided to…

of state laws. Even though there may be an understanding that multiple faiths exist in the country, religious minorities may still be marginalised and disregarded. On May 2014, Brunei became the first country in Southeast Asia to impose the Islamic sharia law on a national level. This decision was regarded by many as “a huge step backwards for human rights in the country” as it legalised the implementation of brutal medieval punishments for crimes…

While religion and film are concepts that most believe to be separate I would instead argue that cinematography itself is a form of religion, fulfilling the role of worldmaking and establishing a code of conduct. Brent Plate’s book Religion and Film demonstrates the similarity between film and religion when explaining that “Religion and film are akin. They both function by recreating the known world and then presenting that alternative version of the world to their viewers/worshippers” (2).…

Throughout the Iranian history, Iranian women have been at the core of any social and political changes and challenges. In this historical context, Iranian women’s body, individuality, and sexuality have been enclosed within the charter of religion and tradition. From almost none to limited representation of women in the Iranian cinema, it gives a profound insight into the fact that Iranian cinema is closely tied to social and cultural changes within Iranian society. Patriarchy has been a major…

Slave is defined as someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay. In early Southeast Asia slaves were a prominent factor in the economic system. Slavery in Southeast Asia is unique to most forms of slavery across the globe. Slaves in Southeast Asia were extended exclusive rights and privileges and most frequently, these slaves were duty-bound for punishment of crime or for having withstanding debt. For their ability to choose their labor,…

the difference between religion and political authority, Ibn Taymiyya proceeded to establish the purpose and qualities of an ideal political leader. What matters most for Ibn Taymiyya is not the caliphate, but rule and governance according to the sharia—which, according to Ibn Taymiyya, implies ruling with justice—from which public offices and a moral community are…

Located in Northern Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Libya was once an early center of Christianity in its earlier stages with Greece establishing colonies in the country prior to becoming part of the Roman Empire. Libya would not become a country of Islam until the Roman Empire had fallen and Libya invaded and occupied by other countries and empire to include the Ottoman Empire that would influence the religion of Islam in the country. Libya was the main setting for battle between Italy…

Modern society is characterized by dynamic and sophisticated changes in terrorism activities. As a result, terror cells such as al-Qa’ida are a major threat among policymakers, intelligence agencies, and multinational firms in the United States. The U.S. government is continuously formulating policies of gathering intelligence against terror groups. For instance, the U.S. has formulated the Counter Intelligence Centre (CIC) to facilitate the monitoring and intelligence collection against this…