Essays and Research Papers on Islam & Islamic Politics

In three pages this paper considers how the work environment is affected by the religious practices of an American practitioner of Islam. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7-page paper discusses the Koran's impact on Islam and Islamic culture. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

In three pages this paper examines how Islamic spirituality can help an individual’s psychological well-being. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses two types of Muslims: extremists and moderates, and what might be done to find peace with the extremists and their views. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of how the industrial state developed in the Middle East. Trends including the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the discovery of oil are emphasized. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an over view of this Muslim terrorist organization. Origin, funding, and goals are considered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 9 page paper that provides an overview of abuse against women in Muslim societies. The paper explores how political structure, family structure, and ideological misinterpretation combined to create the conditions for such abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper is a reflection on the Muslim hijab. The author observes how this symbolism has evolved over time. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper explores the stigma of being Muslim and being a woman in contemporary mainstream society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper contends that while there are historical examples of gentler, more socially acceptable, facets of Islam; contemporary Islam is at much at blame for the cultural tensions that characterize today as is the West. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page research paper describes the fasting customs that characterize the celebration of Ramadan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts these basic tenants. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper sums up the reasoning behind Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the various physical, cognitive, and bio-social factors that characterize the process of dying and the family's involvement in that process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the ideas of political Islam and its potential impact on developing worlds. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of the conflict between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims. Sociological roots of the sectarian conflict are identified and solutions are recommended. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. This paper provides an annotated bibliography. Articles focus on different issues related to radicalization such as what exactly radicalization is, how it happens, methods used to attract violent Jihadists, methods used to combat it. 15 Sources are reviewed.

An 8 page paper. The question is whether or not Islam is compatible with democracy. The essay compares and contrasts two journal articles, one that would seem to support the notion that democracy could exist in a Muslim majority state and one that does not agree with that premise. The writer’s conclusion is that ...

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of terrorism. Distinctions are drawn between secular and religious terrorism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper offers a brief overview of Islam. Topics covered include features borrowed from Judaism and Christianity, the differences between Sunnis and Shi'ites, and over issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the criminal justice system in Iran, to include corrections, juvenile justice, punishments, and government, and how they compare to the U.S. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the book Children of Dust. The author of this paper discusses the religious journey of the author and his life as a Muslim. There are two sources cited in this paper.

A 5 page paper that begins with a discussion what the concept of jihad and its different meanings. There are types of jihads, for instance. The paper discuses the implications of jihad activities on mainstream Muslims. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 2.5-page paper analyzes the Koran and how it functions as the defining characteristics of Islam. There are 3 sources cited.

This 5 page paper reviews the lecture by Maria Rosa Menocal and points out the many positive changes that came to medieval Spain with Muslim interaction with Christians and Jews. Bibliography lists 5 sources.