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Reflections On The Secrets Of The Interconnectedness Of Quranic Structures Syllables From Surat Al-Mu'minun As An Example, Fatima A-Zahraa

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

This study aims to reveal the secrets of the interconnectedness between the Quranic structures in Surat Al-Mu'minun which is one of the Meccan fence that deals with the origins of religion from unification, mission and resurrection. It was named by this name as a tribute to commemorate the believers, their virtues and their sacrifice through which they won the highest paradise. Aalkonah of the creation of heaven, and take down the water, and the germination of planting and harvesting fruits, astronomy, and cattle, all geared to man.

This study reaches the conclusion that the interdependence of divine meanings within the …

Religious Texts In The Algerian Novelist Discourse: Their Manifestations And Their Implications, أوريدة عبود

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

This article aims to highlight the extent to which the contemporary Algerian novelist discourse can contain the religious text with its cognitive and aesthetic potential. This text contributed to the development of the features of civilization and cultural confrontation. This confrontation, which was the most prominent feature of the struggle throughout the ages and to benefit from its historical load and potential Narratives, as references born in history, and then depend on time and space to remain extended and influential to form an interactive textual intellectual, practicing presence in the texts

Palestinian Evangelical Christian Music In Bethlehem, Israel/Palestine, Abby Smith

Senior Honors Theses

Often the story of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is portrayed as Jewish vs. Muslim, Hebrew vs. Arab. There is little room in the international dialogue for minorities such as Arab Christians. Though Palestinians have a rich culture of Arabic musical and poetic heritage, they are unable to produce their own new songs. In this study I interviewed three members of Immanuel Evangelical Church on their experiences and opinions on local Christian worship. The findings show that Palestinian Christians may feel unable to write worship music because of a prevalent feeling of inadequacy and a lack of musical training. I propose several …

More Than Sectarianism: How Have State And Non-State Institutions Used Violence To Form The Current Iraqi State And What Is The Effect?, Caitlyn Perkins

Honors Theses

This thesis examines the role of violence in Iraq in establishing the current Iraqi state. My chapters provide historical and theoretical context to the subject before getting into the analysis. The goal of this thesis is to show that violence in Iraq is not only caused by sectarian differences, but has been used and influenced by leaders, outside governments, and non-state institutions for personal gain and political goals at the cost of the Iraqi people.

Workings Of Theocracy: The Historical Function And Modern Applicability Of Charitable Endowments, Nuh Elalaoui

Honors Program Theses

Historically, various systems and institutions across diverse civilizations have been established to meet the many needs that interweave the fabric of society. One, and perhaps the most significant of these institutions is the waqf/hubus system. Characterized by the designation of a property or revenue stream as mortmain and the investment of the usufruct for the benefit of (often predetermined) beneficiaries, this form of charitable endowment is hailed as a cornerstone of Islamic civilization. The objectives of this paper are threefold. Primarily, it examines the historical role of awqāf, with focus on their social and economic significance in two distinct Islamic …