Essays and Research Papers on Islam & Islamic Politics

A five page paper which looks at the growth of Islam in Indonesia during the Middle Ages, focusing particularly on its syncretism with the indigenous Pagan religion, the conflict with European Christianity and the importance of trade and commerce to the spread of Islam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the origins and growth of each of these religions, and the ultimate clashes that occurred between them. The paper discusses the geographic centers of each, and the directions in which they spread. It places much of the blame for the mistrust of the Middle East toward the West on the treachery with ...

In ten pages this paper examines the origins and rise of the Islam religion. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7 page paper provides a detailed analysis of this book by Robert D. Kaplan, which is actually a mixture of political commentary and travelogue. This paper compares and contrasts Kaplan's perceptions with current events, and delves into such issues as religion, oil, and industry in the Balkans and Middle East. Bibliography lists ...

This 7 page paper explores the prophet Mohammed's life and how it has effected the socioeconomic development of the Muslim community. Financial issues are addressed, but other issues such as marriage and tolerance of other religions are also included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides a brief description and explanation of each of these five religions. The writer also compares and contrast them and comments on the influence they have on believers and the community. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

11 pages in length. The writer discusses Islamic oppression of women as it relates to being either a comprehensive belief throughout the religion or merely a cultural bias practiced in only certain communities. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5-page paper compares Islam and Christianity in Russia. Also offered is a brief history of both religions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the differences which exist in punishment and the incidence of criminal acts in Saudi Arabia and the United States. While an emphasis is put on theft, other criminal acts such as murder, adultery, and apostasy (the conversion of a Muslim to Christianity) are also considered. The author of ...

A paper which looks at specific social and political aspects of ancient Greece and Rome, such as the position of women and the rise of Christianity, and also at the reasons for the spread of Islam in the medieval world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the history of Islam in Sudan and in relationship to the Dinka people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14-page paper focuses on the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, as well as its philosophy and the source of its anti-Americanism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page discussion of how radical Islam shares certain similarities with historical conflict between groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the history and travels of Ibn Battuta in Mecca and the social value of pilgrimage. This paper integrates a view of his travels and the elements of the pilgrimage that relate to Muslim history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the history of Islamic militarism. One hears a great deal, in this age of Islamic terrorism, about how the Muslim instigators of indiscriminant violence are not true "Muslims." However, an overview of Islamic militarism shows that, as with Christianity, violence and aggression are integral to Islamic history and ...

A 6 page discussion of the historical background for the quest for peace in the Middle East which has been the focus of world attention for generations. This paper asserts that from a Palestinian perspective this goal is simply unobtainable. Indeed, the impracticality of peace in the Middle East is demonstrated over and ...

This 6-page paper encompasses answers to various essay questions. Topics include how Avon operates on a world-wide basis, the Just in Time concept for manufacturing, the differences between Hinduism and Islam (and similarities) as well as the differences and similarities between Taiwan and mainland China.

6 pages in length. The writer addresses the following two questions: 1) What is the relation between faith and practice in Islam? 2) What is the difference between Islamization and Arabization, and how has it affected the history of Islam? Bibliography lists 10 sources.

12 pages containing three brief essays and numerous short answers about African culture and heritage. Keywords defined and discussed include : Bantus, Nilotics, Homo Africanus, Islam, Nubians, Racism, Black Nationalism, Oscar Micheaux (early Black filmmaker). Available in sections; Please call for more details. (No bibliography.)

The art of Europe, or 'Western art' is of a totally different type and style as what is known as 'Islamic art'. It is difficult to have samples of both together in one place, observe the patterns of one and the narrative form of the other and say, 'Islamic art influenced the art of ...

5 pages in length. M. Cherif Bassiouni’s article entitled Protection of Diplomats Under Islamic Law attempts to illustrate how influential Islamic law has been at the safekeeping of United States diplomats. When determining whether or not Bassiouni provides a well researched article, one must consider several elements: how the author frames and develops ...

A 10 page research paper on the this early form of chemistry plus the mystical implications it held for its adherents as well as its influence on Western culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Monshipouri & Motameni (2000) state there used to be two reasons for the death penalty in Islam, adultery and apostasy. With some pressure from world authorities and evolution of women’s rights in the Islamic world, adultery is rarely punishable by death, though this does not apply across all Muslim countries or factions. As Schabas (2000) ...

The Yugoslavian writer, Ivo Andric wrote The Bridge On The Drina in 1945. It was later translated from Serbo-Croatian into English and was the basis for his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1961. This 5 page paper explores the historical and political references within the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A well-written and thorough 12 page research paper on the role and significance of Islam in the African country of Tunisia. Discussed are popular & folk beliefs, political issues, and the way Islam in Tunisia has changed since the country gained her independence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.