Category: Islam

  • Islam: The Rise and Spread Around the World

    Islam is the youngest of the world religions, and the modern popularity of the doctrine speaks of its rapid spread. In 2015, there were over 1.8 million Muslims in the world, which is about 24% of the global population (Lipka, 2017). However, coercion or forced imposition is often cited as the main reason for the…

  • Islam and Muslims’ Life in Xinjiang Province, China

    Table of Contents Introduction Social-cultural and political life of Muslims in Xinjiang Conclusion References Introduction The Republic of China is a predominantly Buddhist nation thus denoting that the experiences of Muslims in Xinjiang province are an analysis of individuals living as minorities. To some extent, this religious status has brought upon the people of Xinjiang…

  • Universalizing of Religion of Islam

    Introduction Islam religion maintains that the great good is peace, which means the total surrender to the will of God and the greatest goal of man’s life is the only way to attaining the mission. “Muhammadanism” was used instead of “Islam” until recently. According to them, it seemed it seem to bear the meaning of…

  • Women’s Rights from Islamic and Judaism Perspectives

    Introduction According to the United Nations, women’s rights are fundamental human rights that require all women to be treated equally and fairly in society. Yet most women are still denied equal opportunities as men due to their femininity. For decades, rights groups have made significant efforts in the fight against inequality to eliminate all forms…

  • Prenuptial Agreements and Islamic Women’s Rights in the US and UK

    Table of Contents Introduction Islamic Shari’a as Family Law of the World Impacts of Prenuptial Agreement to Islamic Women Rights Conclusion Reference List Introduction The practice of prenuptial agreements is common among Islamic marriages for marriage contracts protect a woman’s right during wedlock. The Islamic family law serves as an international family law among Muslim…

  • Civil Law, Common Law & Islamic Law System

    Introduction Executive Summary Law is defined as a system of rules that guide people in a society on how to relate with each other and are usually enforced by predetermined institutions. In this research paper, three types of law systems are handled; Civil law, Common law and Islamic law. All three sources of law are…

  • Art of Islam: The Common Language of Islamic Art

    Islamic art encompasses many artistic disciplines, including calligraphy, architecture, painting, ceramics, textiles, and glass. The author of the article, “Art of Islam,” covers aspects of the Islamic art language. They include how Arab art is related to Islamic art, the overall idea of Arabic calligraphy, the Arabesque, sphere and cube, and the Alchemy of light…

  • Concept of Human Being in Islam

    Background Humans are considered the most important beings among all the animals created as they can distinguish between right and wrong. Muslims believe humans are born in a state of purity, and as they grow, they make decisions that are by and against Islam teachings. The creator sent his prophets to humanity to perfect good…

  • Islamic Perceptions of the Crusade

    Table of Contents Introduction Chronicles of Ibn Jubayr (1145 to 1217) Significance of the Crusade on the Islamic Culture Today Conclusion Introduction The crusades are known throughout history for shaping the relationship between the Islamic and Christian religions. The target regions for the crusade were mainly the Islamic regions of the Mediterranean Basin, creating civil…