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Feeding Hungry Christians: The Liverpool Muslim Institute On Christmas Day, Brent D. Singleton

Library Faculty Publications & Presentations

The Liverpool Muslim Institute (LMI), a group of mainly British Muslim converts led by Abdullah Quilliam, began an annual tradition of feeding the poor and hungry on Christmas Day soon after the groups’ founding in the late 1880s. The feasts would become the largest and perhaps most important public event on the LMI’s calendar until its demise in 1908. This chapter provides a brief outline of the history of Christmas charity in England and Liverpool and then delves into the Muslims’ rationale for the feedings, their fundraising and preparations, and actual Christmas Day feasts, as recorded in the LMI’s weekly …

Consensus On The Sunnah Of Aligning The Shoulders And Necks In Prayer Rows, Rather Than Joining The Feet To The Legs, Dr. Issa Abdulla Mohammed Bin Mana

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Spousal Competence From The Perspective Of Islamic Sharia And It's Impact On Achieving The Ideal Family, Dr. Shamseldin Mohammed Eltakina

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Weaving Rituals For Resistance: Queering The Tallit, Sam Simons

Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings

“Weaving Rituals for Resistance” explores the history and significance of the tallit, a Jewish prayer shawl, as an immersive and transformative experience. Since 2022, I have been researching the historical development, making practices, and use of tallit, and its intersections with gender, sexuality, and power. Traditionally, tallit are worn by men; that is changing. There is no one way to feel about wearing tallit, but many share that they feel safe, protected and held. I worked with my rabbi to develop educational programming – a five-session course in Fall 2023. We covered history, textual sources for design and use, biblical …

The Incoherence Of Orientalists, Sarah Zaid Alafifi

Theses and Dissertations

Orientalism, the Western practice of fetishizing cultures, extends beyond mere misrepresentation of the “other;” it epitomizes the underlying structures of colonialism and imperialism, infiltrating everyday life and eroding the moral fabric of Islamic society.

This thesis analyzes colonial control through the exercise of political power and the production of knowledge, investigating key events related to Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign and the narratives of resistance that emerged in opposition to it.

Through the lens of this 18th-century expedition, the study examines how Western knowledge systematically contributed to the dismantling of Islamic systems of knowledge. Select phrases from Colonial-era printed proclamations are extracted …

17th Century Ecumenical Activities Between Ecumenical Patriarchate And The Early Protestant Churches, Svetoslav Ribolov

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The ecumenical activities and contacts between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Protestant churches in the 17th century were largely shaped by two remarkable figures of the Orthodox Church–the Patriarch of Constantinople Cyril Lucaris and Metrophanes Kritopoulos, who later became the Patriarch of Alexandria. Their sincere desire for contact with Protestant theologians, along with their commitment to open dialogue and cooperation was the most important factor in Orthodox-Protestant relations in that era. However, while the political climate in Europe initially allowed for some rapprochement between Christians in the Ottoman Empire and those who had embraced the Reformation, things eventually changed after …

New Issues In Temporary Muslim Endowments (Waqf), Moath Alnaief, Kotb Rissouni, Reda Ibrahim Abdelgalil, Maryam Almansoori

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Purpose — This study aims to discuss several examples of temporary Islamic endowments (waqfs) in the modern period, arguing that jurists and Muslim endowment managers should utilise them more widely to adjust to current societal circumstances and open the door for new ways of caring for those in need. Design/Methodology/Approach — It employed textual analysis of legal opinions related to temporary waqfs, outlining the positions of scholars on both sides of the issue, including a presentation and analysis of their evidence. Findings — The research findings show that temporary waqfs are an essential means of renewable and sustainable economic support, …

The School Of SharīʿA Judges: SharīʿA Courts’ Reform And Legal Modernization In Egypt (1907-1927), Yamen Nouh

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis studied the history of the school of sharīʿa judges (1907-1927) as an essential episode of the reform of Sharīʿa courts in Egypt in the early 20th century. The thesis studied the school in connection with the broader context of legal modernization of the Egyptian legal system. The study explored the institutional, pedagogical, and legal aspects of the reform that the school advocated. The study analyzed the impact of the school’s pedagogy on the practice of the Islamic judiciary and the theoretical conception of Sharīʿa. The study used a significant yet understudied historical source: the judicial press. A comparative …

Why I Say "Merry Christmas": A Dei Perspective, Essraa Nawar

Library Articles and Research

"A few weeks ago, Dr. Daniele Struppa, our Chapman University President approached me with a cultural protocol question regarding sending holiday cards to his international collaborators oversees. Dr. Struppa who currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American University of Sharjah has become professionally and personally acquainted with some members of the Royal family of the United Arab Emirates, some Social Entrepreneurs, Businessmen, Professors, Scholars and others through this academic engagement. Dr. Struppa was wondering whether or not it is appropriate to send a Chapman University Christmas Card during the Holidays even though December is technically not a …

The Impact Of Viral Outbreaks On Legal Rulings Corona Pandemic And Its Impact On Family Jurisprudence, Dr.Jihad H. Hamad

Al-miʿyār

Books of Hadith and its Sciences: • Al-Ta'leeq Al-Mughni 'ala Al-Daraqutni: Umar Shams Al-Haqq Al-Azeem Abadi, appended to Sunan Al-Daraqutni, Alam Al-Kutub & Dar Al-Ma'arifah, 1966 CE, Dar Al-Muhasin - Cairo, n.d. • Jami' Al-Tirmidhi: Encyclopedia of the Noble Hadith, The Six Books, Dar Al-Salam - Riyadh, 1429 AH. • Sunan Ibn Majah: Encyclopedia of the Noble Hadith, The Six Books, Dar Al-Salam - Riyadh, 1429 AH. • Sunan Abi Dawood: Encyclopedia of the Noble Hadith, The Six Books, Dar Al-Salam - Riyadh, 1429 AH. • Sunan Al-Daraqutni: Edited, verified, and annotated by Shu'ayb Al-Arna'ut, Hasan Abdul Mun'im Shalabi, Abdul …

Edit Search The Corona Pandemic And Its Impact On Family Jurisprudence, Jihad Hamad Hamad D.

Al-miʿyār

one of the results of viral outbreaks, including the recent Corona pandemic, is that a Corona patient who is in intensive care considers this illness as one of the defects of marriage, and can his wife claim the annulment of the marriage based on this defect? Is he allowed to marry, or is he prevented from marrying based on the hypothesis of introducing a new heir to the heirs and thus harming them.? And from the results of the Corona virus also, and after the general closure, and after the development that took place in social media, is it permissible …

The Role Of The Islamic Culture In Facing The Pandemic Crises In The Jordanian Society, Atallah Almaiaytah

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study explored the effects of the epidemiological crisis (Covid-19) on societies in general, and on the Jordanian society in particular from the psychological perspective. It pinpointed the preventive and curative psychological roles for the Islamic culture to reach solutions for the problems resulting from the epidemiological crisis. The study also explained the relationship of culture and the psychological aspect of the individual and society, and showed the importance of such aspect during the pandemic since it is the basis upon which all facets of human life are constructed. One of the most significant results of the study was highlighting …

Al-Hafez Al-Qawariri And His Views Regarding The Narrators: A Study Of Collected And Authenticated Works, Dr. Atef Abdelhamid Ahmed

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This research demonstrates the life of Al- Hafez Al- Qawariri and his knowledge of the Holy Hadith, its sciences, tracing his views regarding the narrators of Hadith, studying those views comparatively and identifying his approach of amendment and modification. This research has relied on the inductive and comparative descriptive approaches. During the process of collecting Al- Qawariri's views, the researcher has considered what the Imams have stated in their books about the narrators because Al- Qawariri's classifications are still missing. The number of the narrators within this research has counted around forty- three. Thirty- four narrators of them have been …

Organized Banking Tawarruq: Legal Drawbacks And Practical Solutions, Dr. Mohamed Hassan Abdel-Wahhab

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The research starts from what most contemporary jurists have concluded by permitting traditional tawarruq and prohibiting contemporary applications of organized banking tawarruq. The research works to study and analyze the legal drawbacks of tawarruq in Islamic banks in order to confirm or deny them, while trying to find solutions for them that are acceptable for application in practical reality. A number of results were reached, including that the drawbacks of banking tawarruq are: the customer not knowing that he is buying and selling, the customer’s authorization of the bank for the second sale, the lack of arrest, and the harm …

Prophetic Method In Controlling Feelings Of Anger And Its Impact On Parental Education, Iman Khalel

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study, derived from my doctoral thesis on the Prophetic method in managing feelings of anger and its impact on parenting education, explores the definition of anger, its causes and effects, and the characteristics of the Prophetic approach to managing anger. The Prophetic approach provides the most comprehensive and critical foundations in the process of managing feelings of anger, suggesting that parents should adopt this method to set a positive example for their children. The study also posits that the most effective way to achieve a normal, positive society free of problems and behavioral deviations is through educating its members …

The Position Of Twelver Shia On The Qur’An: Presentation And Critique, Eid Harahsheh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study addresses a very important topic: the position of the Shiites regarding the Holy Qur’an. It clarifies their views on the authenticity of the Qur’an, allegations of its distortion, and the belief in its outward and inward aspects. To achieve its objectives, the study employed both descriptive and critical approaches. It concluded that the Twelver Shiites rely on some myths and concepts not grounded in reality in their understanding of the Qur’an. The study recommended exercising caution in dealing with the Twelver Shiites, especially given the proliferation of satellite channels and social media, as they tend to mix various …

Exploring College Experiences Of Muslim Students At Four-Year Institutions In Colorado: A Narrative Inquiry, Kamal Gamada Ararso

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In the last two decades, Colorado's number of Muslim Americans (citizens and permanent residents) has substantially increased (Bowen, 2009a; Bowen, 2009b; Mohamed, 2021; Roberts, 2022). This increase is reflected in the growing number of Islamic community centers, emerging Islamic schools, mosques, grocery stores, Muslim cuisines, and the diversity of students in the post-secondary education system (Roberts, 2022). Although centralized data about Muslim college students are hard to find, their presence within the higher education system is well-known. Still, in Colorado, Muslims' religious, racial, cultural, and gendered experiences within the higher education system remained unexplored in the research. Therefore, this exploratory …

Perceived Stress And Religious Coping Among Pakistani-Origin Emerging Muslim Adults Living In Pakistan And The United States: A Cross-Cultural View, Amna Khan, Kiran Bashir Ahmed

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

This study explored the relationship between Perceived Stress and Religious Coping levels among Muslim emerging adults of Pakistani origin living in Pakistan and Muslim emerging adults of Pakistani origin living in the United States (US). Participants (Pakistani Origin Muslims Living in Pakistan, n= 103; and Pakistani Origin Muslims Living in the US, n=50) were between 18-25 years old. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Brief R-Cope scale were administered using an online format. Results indicated that negative religious coping strategies were associated with higher perceived stress in both groups while positive religious coping strategies showed a weaker association with lower …

Muslim Heroes On Screen, Ahmad Nuril Huda

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a book review of Daniel O'Brien, Muslim Heroes on Screen (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021).

From Patriarchal Stereotypes To Matriarchal Pleasures Of Hybridity: Representation Of A Muslim Family In Berlin, Rahime Özgün Kehya Dr

Journal of Religion & Film

Sinan Çetin’s blockbuster Berlin in Berlin (1993) is a Turkish-German co-production. In contrast to certain representational tendencies with German orientalism or Turkish occidentalism, it deconstructs the intersectional structures of migration, religion, and gender. The portrayal of religion in films about Turkish-German labour migration is a kind of cultural narcissism often projected into national cinema by denigrating the faith of the other and glorifying one’s own religion. However, perspectives at such intersections are critical and require sensitivity in filmmaking, as films can create prejudice or help build peaceful relationships around these sensitive issues. The paper employs discourse analysis in linking Derrida’s …