Essays and Research Papers on Islam & Islamic Politics

5 pages in length. Stepping into three seemingly disparate houses of worship as a synagogue, mosque and church, one expects to find three equally differing approaches to the fundamental tenets of worship; however, beyond the aesthetic variations that define each religion, all three faiths share many common denominators. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10-page paper provides an overview of Hizbollah, the Lebanese resistance group. In addition to providing some historical background, the paper also discusses the group's potential future. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the rise of fundamentalist forms of Islam in these countries of the Far East. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines the lives of Muhammad's wives. The writer looks briefly at the life of each wife, exploring who these women were and the circumstances that dictated their marriage. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the premise of this author that fundamentalism has become a far more powerful force in the world due to increasing technological advancements that tend to obliterate the line between tradition and technology. This author asserts that many of the contemporary problems we face in our modern society stem from ...

This 22 page paper examines the Koran, or Qur'an and the science that is presented in the text. The paper argues that this religious text presents a large amount of scientific fact before the knowledge existed to prove the claims. Much of the fact could not be understood for many centuries until science caught up ...

This 6 page paper considers what problems and difficulties Muslim women may face when they follow a conservative Islamic way of life and live in a western countries such as the UK, US and France where there is a culture clash. The paper uses example to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

Islamic extremist hatred is responsible for planning and executing the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The result was been the implementation of strong security measures bringing with them religious undertones to politics. Recent politics are preemptive and they are largely directed against Muslims resulting in overt discrimination. It also has resulted ...

A 3 page paper which examines the creation story of Islam. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper provides a summary and analysis of "Crisis of Islam" and explores the relevance of this topic to today's political environment. This paper furthermore offers insight into the problems associated with Islamic thought and why they are controversial in our modern society. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 14 page discussion of the many influences Islam has had on the occidental world. Concentrating on the Islamic influence in Spain the author outlines the religious, political, and cultural influences that have been incurred over time. The conclusion is presented that the many invaluable reflections of Islam's material contributions to Spain and much ...

This 3 page paper discusses the nature of Satan as exampled and discussed in the Q'uran. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 14 page paper examines the Qur'an in light of Islam. How important is the Qur'an as compared with other documents? Why are there different interpretations? Many questions posed by a student are answered in a thoughtful examination of this very important religious document. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 20 page contention that our military actions in Iraq have been justified by the threat that Saddam Hussein presented not just to his own country but to the world. This paper substantiates just cause. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 4 page book review that discusses the principal thesis of Amina Wadad's Quran and Woman, which takes a truly unique approach to what Islamic scriptures actually say about the sexes and their roles. Practically from its inception as a religion, the Quran has been interpreted by men. Male scholars, in regards to the role ...

A paper which offers a critical analysis of Tessler's article on the relationship of religion and democracy in the Middle East, with particular reference to his comparisons between religiosity in Islamic states and in fundamentalist Christian societies in the western world.

A 6 page paper which examines and analyzes Daniel Pipe’s work “Militant Islam Reaches America.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A six page paper on Christian religious terrorism, with specific reference to the Lambs of Christ anti-abortion group, and a comparison to terrorism perpetrated by Muslim fundamentalists. Bibliography lists 6 sources

A 6 page research paper that addresses Muslim immigration in regards to France and Germany and then compares this with Muslim presence in the United Kingdom. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts 2 views of human nature. Referring to writings in Stevenson's The Study of Human Nature, the writer argues that St. Paul, in his Letter to the Romans and his First Letter to the Corinthians, presents the Christian view of human nature. Likewise, Stevenson uses an essay ...

A 4 page discussion of the association that exists between Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Pan-Islamic terrorism in the Middle East and beyond. The author reviews the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and notes the role of Western foreign policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the clash between Islamic and Western concepts that resulted from Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay/research paper that contrasts and compares the story of creation in Genesis and the one offered in the Koran. The writer argues that while the stories are similar, the differences are crucial in regards to the way that women have historically been treated in Christian and Islamic societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 15 page research paper that expands on themes and issues raised in khpaumut.rtf. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 22 page paper looks at the concept and materialisation of discipline in the main practices of modern Islam. The paper consider the idea and perspective of discipline, examining the it is seen in the Quran (or Koran), looking at both self discipline and also discipline of women and children by husbands and fathers, ...