Category: Islam

  • Ibn Khalduns Understanding of Civilizations and the Dilemmas of Islam and the West Today

    Introduction In recent years, there have been many attempts, on the part of representatives of worlds intellectual elite, too weaken irreconcilable antagonisms between Western and Islamic mentalities, as the ultimate mean of making this world a better place to live. Akbar S. Ahmeds article Ibn Khalduns Understanding of Civilizations and the Dilemmas of Islam and…

  • The Difference in the Islamic Terms

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works cited Introduction The world of Islam impresses with its historical and mythological background according to the religious approach toward the disciples of Islamic prophet Mohamed and his followers. In this respect the idea about Islam should designated in its unique and rather significant coloring in characters and…

  • Comparing Judaism and Islam

    Table of Contents Origins and Contemporary Expressions Distinct Characteristics Interactions Conclusion Works Cited Two major religions in the world captured the imagination of many. It is Judaism and Islam, both springing up from the same region  Palestine. In the Middle East, followers of Judaism and Islam often find themselves in conflict. This is not…

  • Islamic Law and Its Legal System

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Current Legal Structure Importance of Islamic Law Conclusion References Introduction Islamic law entails the various legal systems that have been implemented to be in accord with the Islamic faith. Islamic law has been significant for decades as it has represented an essential part of Muslims. It has also been reinterpreted…

  • Islamic Conversions in Medieval West Africa

    Table of Contents Introduction How the Prophet Sent Muslims to Africa Religions that Dominated Africa Before Islam The Seven Culture Zones How Colonialism Facilitated the Spread of Islam Stages of Islam Spread Historically Conversions from Christianity to Islam Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Islam is one of the leading religions globally to date. Thanks to its…

  • The Awakening of Central Asian Islam

    Introduction Most Soviet Muslims lived in Central Asia; they were the first to adopt Islam from the chronological point of view (7-9th centuries). There are two things that characterized Central Asian Islam: The unofficial clergy in the region has always been very influential, having emerged from Sufistic orders; it opposed the official clergy that also…

  • History of Islam: The World with Only 100 Muslims

    Introduction If we talk about the history of Islam the way it started was from one single person that was Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) that came up bringing Islam as the last religion with a revealed book Quran. Main body He was all for this religion so God rewarded him with the abilities and characteristics that made…

  • The Islamic Rule in India

    Across the world, the Islamic religion is the second largest after Christianity. In India, the religion has a high number of followers after Buddhism. According to the 2011 census in India, 14.2% of Indians are Muslims (Auer, 2014). Islam ruled India from as early as the 7th century. The trade interaction within the Arabian Peninsula…

  • Five Pillars of Islam and Armenian Community

    Table of Contents Introduction Five Pillars of Islam One Pillar of Islam Armenian Community Conclusion References Introduction Islam remains one of the biggest religions in the world today with millions of followers. Believers should be aware of the teachings and pillars that can guide them to achieve their spiritual aims. This discussion seeks to analyze…

  • Islamic History as Global History by R. Eaton

    Table of Contents Introduction Islamic History as Global History Dividing Eatons Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Eatons goal was made evident in the introductory portion of his article. He wanted his readers to realize the failure of Western scholars in particular, and the Western world in general, when it comes to an accurate understanding of…