Essays and Research Papers on Islam & Islamic Politics

A 5 page overview of this long-lived concert. Tracing the conflict all the way back to the Christian crusades the author emphasizes there were no historical right or wrong. The solution, however, lies in a binational Israeli-Palestinian state. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the rulership of Sonni Ali, the 15th century ruler of Songhay in West Africa. The paper discusses his invasion of Timbuktu, as well as his impact on the entire emplire. Also included is a brief discussion about the impact of Islam on the region at the time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Women in Islam: Have They Come a Long Way? : A 6 page informative paper which discusses various Islamic traditions the women follow. Marriage and social conditions are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 24 page paper from a conservative point of view which examines the properties of democracy, considers whether or not it can be imposed upon a people, and whether or not it is practical for Iraq and Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper compares and contrasts Buddhism with Islam (examining histories and practices), then discusses how these two faiths might impact global development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the religious significance of pilgrimages in Islam and Buddhist traditions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer discusses that to believe God is almighty and the primary source of enlightenment is to understand the very cornerstone of Islamic principle. Also briefly discusses is the impact Islam had upon Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

A 5 page overview of this long-lived concert. Tracing the conflict all the way back to the Christian crusades the author emphasizes there were no historical right or wrong. The solution, however, lies in a binational Israeli-Palestinian state. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the rulership of Sonni Ali, the 15th century ruler of Songhay in West Africa. The paper discusses his invasion of Timbuktu, as well as his impact on the entire emplire. Also included is a brief discussion about the impact of Islam on the region at the time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Women in Islam: Have They Come a Long Way? : A 6 page informative paper which discusses various Islamic traditions the women follow. Marriage and social conditions are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 24 page paper from a conservative point of view which examines the properties of democracy, considers whether or not it can be imposed upon a people, and whether or not it is practical for Iraq and Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper compares and contrasts Buddhism with Islam (examining histories and practices), then discusses how these two faiths might impact global development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the religious significance of pilgrimages in Islam and Buddhist traditions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer discusses that to believe God is almighty and the primary source of enlightenment is to understand the very cornerstone of Islamic principle. Also briefly discusses is the impact Islam had upon Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. Bibliography lists 3 sources.