Essays and Research Papers on Islam & Islamic Politics

A 5 page discussion of the historical setting within which modern-day Palestinian terrorism evolved. The author of this setting utilizes this historical setting to illustrate why the predominant world view that terroristic acts are simply unacceptable is not shared by radical Palestinian Islamics who see terrorism as a needed component and acceptable component of ...

A 5 page discussion of the four criteria of saintliness as enumerated by the early twentieth century philosopher William James in his book “The Varieties of Religious Experience”. The author explores each of these criteria then applies them to Rumi as he is revealed in Annemarie Schimmel’s “Rumi’s World” (a book originally published in ...

A 6 page discussion of the variation in the way we as families tend to the needs of our dying family members. The author notes that while at one time in U.S. history all families, irrespective of culture, took an active role in dying needs of their loved ones, today many of us have ...

An 8 page paper which examines the figures of Muhammad and Buddha, comparing and contrasting the two. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the change in Islamic communities in the West since the 9/11 terrorists’ attacks. Since the September 11, 2001 terrorists’ attacks on the United States, the Islamic communities in the United States, as well as the rest of the world, have received a great deal of exposure and misunderstanding ...

This 10 page paper discusses the issue of terrorism in relation to the World Trade Center. This paper analyzes the two attacks on this building and discusses the impact of each. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This paper examines this issue and outlines the causes and consequences of this major world event. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paperaddresses the political and social authority in the Middle East between 500 CE and 1500 CE. The paper covers influences such as the rise of Islam, the caliphates, the Abbasid and general economics and culture of the Middle East at the time. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the development and influence of Islam and Christianity. This paper the development of Christianity in Carolingian France and compares that development to the development of the Islamic empire. This historical background is put in perspective with a brief recap of the influence of these religions on the contemporary ...

This 6 page paper defines and examines the differences between morals, beliefs, and ethics. This paper applies these terms to the modern-day issue of the possibility of war with Iraq. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper reports the early days of Islam beginning with God's call to Mohammed, how his calling was revealed to him and why he was called. The essay discusses the early rise of Islam and its unifying effect on a very large part of the world. There is a discussion about the Qur'an ...

A 5 page paper. When Charlemagne died in 814, he left an empire that had no legal or administrative structure. What little stability existing during his time was shattered with the invasion of the Vikings. The Christian Crusades began shortly, a noble goal that soon turned to a crusade for wealth rather than its original ...

A 5 page overview of the Islamic religion. This paper points out some of the basic features of Islamic belief and ritual. A particular emphasis is placed on the observation of fasting on Ramadan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the influence of polical Islam in Pakistan, how it took hold under Zia's rule, and how influential it is today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the prevalence of Islam in Southeast Asia, in light of world tensions and terrorism. This paper examines how Islam became integrated in these countries and provides statistics and examples to highlight the content of the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the increase in conversions to Islam following the terrorist attacks of 9-11. When possible, hard numbers and statistics are incorporated demonstrating the number of converts to Islam, as well as sales of the religion's holy book, the Quran. Also incorporated our challenges some converts have had to face. Bibliography ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing Islam and globalization. Historians and researchers have found that globalization has many different effects on Islam and that Islam in turn could have many positive effects on globalization. Firstly, globalization of democracy could have a positive effect on fair representation in Islamic nations. With fair representation on a ...

A 5 page paper which examines the structure of the Al-Qaida terrorist group. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 15 page discussion of how the practice of veiling has varied over time and culture. The author contends that the Islamic custom of veiling is irrelevant to the central issue of women’s rights. To concentrate on this practice only results in a distraction from the real problems of women’s access to education ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing Gulru Necipoglu’s article “The Life of an Imperial Monument: Hagia Sophia after Byzantium”. Gulru Necipoglu’s article “The Life of an Imperial Monument: Hagia Sophia after Byzantium” highlights many of the cultural and historical aspects of Hagia Sophia since Mehmed II’s conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Necipoglu comments that ...

A four page paper which considers the similarities and differences between male and female circumcision, and the medical and ethical issues surrounding these procedures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 3 page paper discussing the Muslim pilgrimage, the Hajj from a religious and modern perspective. The Hajj (Al-Hajj) is an obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia during the month of Hajj, Dhul Hijjah. Hajj is the Fifth Pillar of Islam and is therefore a requirement of all Muslims ...

A 7 page research paper that examines Sufism within the overall framework of Islam. Sufism provides a means of expression and serves as vehicle for the spirituality of Islam. However, its existence, since its inception, has created considerable controversy with Islamic scholars arguing about precisely where Sufism should exist within the larger framework of Islamic ...

An 8 page overview of the geographical, political, and cultural factors influencing Turkey. Addresses Turkey’s status in the modern world, particularly her relationship with the U.S. and France and the importance of her pipelines. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages in length. Key to Rashid's (2001) paragraph at the close of book is its dogged assertion that if left unaddressed, the situation as it existed in 2000 would continue to escalate global tensions and create an even greater domino effect as an inherent consequence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.