Essays and Research Papers on Islam & Islamic Politics

A 6 page review of the long relationship that has existed between Islam and Spain. This relationship extends back to medieval times and is, in part, explicatory of the terrorists acts that Islam has recently perpetrated in Spain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page exploration of the factors that have led to the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism. The author defines this resurgence and explains it using examples such as the Balkans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page essay that takes the stance that this is a speech that is being given to sixth graders shortly after the events of 9/11/01. The speaker has been asked to explain Islam and the Qur'an to the children as clearly as possible in light of recent events. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Jihad is often interpreted as meaning ‘Holy War’, but this is a western concept. This 8 page paper examines the true meaning of Jihad as a struggle or strife and not a concept to allow war and aggression. The paper examines this long with the view of violence, different levels of Jihad and the views ...

A 3 page review of the article by author Bruce Stokes. This paper examines Stoke' views on the Muslim world's attitudes towards the U.S. and suggests what can be done to change those views.

This 4 page paper provides a book review as this anthology is examined. How Muslim women are viewed by the world is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper considers the attitudes and perceptions of pilgrimage and holy war, and how medieval attitudes contrast with contemporary ones. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A paper which looks in detail at Anwar Sadat's leadership style, with reference to his cultural background, the political situation in Egypt in the twentieth century, and the impact which Sadat made on international politics during his term in office. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the relationships that exist between moral code and kinship obligation for these two philosophies. This paper addresses four specific questions regarding moral code’s basis of legitimacy, the way that kinship obligations are subordinated to the transcending moral code, the way kinship obligations are incorporated into the transcending moral code, ...

A 3 page examination of Islam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper explores the dangers of Christian, Islamic and Jewish fundamentalism and concludes that the three are virtually identical. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page review of Islam's prohibitions against the use of intoxicants. The author examines that prohibition. Segments of the Quran are quoted that specifically prohibit alcohol use and the justification for those prohibitions is discussed. These justifications center around alcohol's negative impacts on both individual and societal health. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page review of Islamic terrorism and its root causes. The author contends that Muslim extremists are lashing out around the world and, as despicable as their actions are, the factors that have spurred them to action are anchored in the historical world stage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper which examines the issues confronting Islam today in Pakistan and Iran. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper summarizes several articles about this extraordinary book.

An 8 page research paper that discusses this question. The writer examines opinion, both pro and con, and concludes that while there is evidence of Arab countries moving incrementally toward democracy, it is unrealistic to expect these nations to undergo radical change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer expounds upon the meaning of crusade and jihad as they relate to the historical significance of Christian and Islam interaction. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 20 page overview of the Pashtun. This paper oulines the manner in which Pashtun affiliation is established and discusses the place of the Pashtun within Islam. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

15 pages in length. Deterring undesirable behavior in general typically elicits the response to disturb the perpetrator's life in some significant way so he will make the conscious decision to stop the behavior. Children who act out are often restricted from doing a particular activity they truly covet, thereby impacting their lives by ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses birth rituals for these two world religion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which considers whether or not resurrection reconciles a person of faith to the reality of death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses this work. Experts agree that defining and understanding Islam, particularly fundamentalist Islam, is extremely difficult, but they agree on little else. This examination of Islam in contemporary society, first of all, examines the points made by Oliver Roy in his text Globalized Islam, and then discusses his perspective ...

A 3 page paper which examines the role and importance of scriptures in Islam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Citing six specific verses, the writer discusses how they demonstrate the relationship between God and man. The verses are: 17:106; 17:39; 24:64; 2:45; 2:110 and 22:49. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that compares Jesus and Mohammed, beginning with their birth, what is known about their youth and discussing their ministries. The writer also discusses the impact of the death of each Jesus and Mohammed. The writer also includes some quotes from each to demonstrate the vast differences. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...