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Wars Of Ideas And The War Of Ideas, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

The author discusses several types of wars of ideas in an effort to achieve a better understanding of what wars of ideas are. That knowledge, in turn, can help inform strategy. It is important to note, for instance, that because ideas are interpreted subjectively, it is not likely that opposing parties will “win” each other over by means of an ideational campaign alone. Hence, physical events, whether intended or incidental, typically play determining roles in the ways wars of ideas unfold, and how (or whether) they are end. Thus, while the act of communicating strategically remains a vital part of …

Impact Of Fatawa El-Jihad On Users Of Islamonline.Net, Hanaa Ahmed Marie

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Islamic Law And Women's Rights: Questioning The Validity Of The Reservations Invoking Islamic Law To The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women (Cedaw), Malak Khalil

Archived Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will attempt to demonstrate that the reservations invoking Islamic law to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) are invalid. Reservations to human rights treaties in general are problematic, because these ones not only govern the relationship between States, but they also govern the relationship between the State and its citizens. Thus, finding a balance between state sovereignty, the pillar of international law and the rights of the people remains a challenge in the international arena. Another dimension of the argument is analyzing the validity of claiming Islamic law as a basis …

A Reconsideration Of The Sunni-Shi'a Divide In Early Islam, Michael Bufano

All Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to explain how and why many modern Twelver Shi'a, Sunni, and Western scholars have structured political and religious conflict during the formative era of Islam (610-945 C.E.) around a partisan Sunni-Shi'a divide that did not truly exist, at least as we know it today, until the sixteenth century. By analyzing the socio-political and economic developments from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (570-632) to the Abbasid Revolution (750), I intend to show that there was no clear line that divided Sunni and Shi'a Muslims during the formative era of Islam, and that the concepts …

The Value Of Humanities Education And What Higher Education Must Do To Keep It Alive, Stephen A. Yang

Senior Honors Projects

No abstract provided.

Ursinus College Celebration Of Student Achievement (Cosa) Schedule Of Events, 2008, Office Of Academic Affairs

Celebration of Student Achievement Schedules

This schedule details the performances, panels, talks and poster presentations held on the third annual Ursinus College CoSA day.

Growth And Development Of Oriental Libraries In India, Sumeer Gul, Samina Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

India is a vast repository of different cultures, both because it was invaded by a number of foreign countries and peoples, and because of its contacts with people from the East. The languages from those Eastern countries are part of Indian literature. The literature in those Eastern languages created India 's Oriental libraries. This article traces the history of those libraries, which contain the literature pertaining to Oriental studies and languages. "Oriental" in this context refers to the ancient Near East, including India, Persia (Iran), and ancient Arabia, among other places, and the languages and literatures of those places and …

Montana Kaimin, April 8, 2008, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

The Free Press Vol. 39, No. 19, 04-07-2008, Sarah Trent

Free Press, The

24 ‘weather events’ later - USM’s Board of Visitors gives report on university’s future - Louraine’s ‘One Blue Pearl’ - Beyond the clash of civilizations - Alternative Spring Break with Habitat for Humanity - Volunteer closer to home - Ben Taylor takes SGA election by a landslide - Measuring the ‘green’ - Riding the Freedom Bus - Perspectives - Breaking Tradition: Donning my red hat (and gloves) - Letters to the Editor - From the Right: Don't believe the hype around Democrats - Now where are the laws? - Arts & Entertainment - Fans save Anime Boston 2008 - An …

Lewis, Bernard. What Went Wrong: The Clash Between Islam And Modernity In The Middle East. Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. Islam: Religion, History, Civilization., Connie Lamb

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

End Matter, Religious Educator

Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel

No abstract provided.

Akhuwat Issue No. 70, Aga Khan University

AKHUWAT Newsletters

• Celebrating 25 years, Quality
• Face to Face with Dr. Rafat Jan
• Associate Professor the Ali-Saju Professorship of Nursing
• AKU-Afghanistan
• AKU-ISMC
• Happenings
• Human Resource Development (HRD) Initiatives
• Proud to Announce
• About Our Greatest Assets

Imported Religious Sartorial Markers And The Beard: Perceptions And Politics In Morocco, Rachel Charlesworth

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This independent study project aims to explore the perceptions and politics associated with Moroccans who choose to wear religious dress, hijab or a beard. The topic of this research was based on the question, are physical markers that one chooses to wear related to a specific identity? And, more specifically, are any of these things related to a political Islamist identity in Morocco? The methods used in this research consist of interviews and surveys.

During the first half of this research project, in-depth interviews were conducted with established academics and officials living in Rabat and Casablanca in Morocco. The objective …

Precision In The Global War On Terror: Inciting Muslims Through The War Of Ideas, Sherifa D. Zuhur Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Never before have Americans paid so much attention to Islam and Muslim ideology. Although efforts have been made to separate mainsteam views from extremist principles, Muslims feel that many of their basic beliefs are under attack in the ongoing war of ideas. The author explores why, surveying a broad swath of accusations and efforts to change Muslim and Islamist ideas and institutions.

Precision In The Global War On Terror: Inciting Muslims Through The War Of Ideas, Sherifa D. Zuhur Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Never before have Americans paid so much attention to Islam and Muslim ideology. Although efforts have been made to separate mainsteam views from extremist principles, Muslims feel that many of their basic beliefs are under attack in the ongoing war of ideas. The author explores why, surveying a broad swath of accusations and efforts to change Muslim and Islamist ideas and institutions.

From The Editor, William L. Blizek

Journal of Religion & Film

This Editorial announces the change of editorship of the Journal of Religion & Film following Volume 12, Issue 1.

March 31, 2008

The Gavel Gazette

No abstract provided.

[Full Issue]

This Month

This is the issue of This Month for March 2008.

Egyptian Scholar Focuses On Women's Issues

This Month

Dr. Mounira Soliman from Cairo University, Egypt, will be JCCC's scholar in residence the week of March 31, and will present about women in Islam.

American West Scholar Looks East

This Month

Dr. Jim Leiker is an associate professor of history whose expertise is race relations in the American West. But Leiker's studies took a decided turn east when he was selected for a a Fullbright-Hays Scholarship in summer 2007.

Update - March 2008, Loma Linda University Center For Christian Bioethics

Update

In this issue:

-- Editorial: Sectarian Self Engaging the Other
-- The Necessity of Interfaith Dialogue
-- A Comparative Approach to Islam and Democracy
-- Fethullah Gülen and the 'People of the Book': A Voice from Turkey for Interfaith Dialogue (Reprint)
-- News from the Center

Montana Kaimin, February 12, 2008, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

The Patriot, V. 05, N. 07, Stony Brook University. Patriot.

The Patriot

v.: ill.; 32 cm (original analog pub.)

Muslims In Post-Communist Bulgaria, Janice Broun

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Ibn 'Arabi's Primacy Of Consciousness: Finding In Being Found By The Real, Reham Elnory

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Re-Islamization In Higher Education From Above And Below: The University Of South Florida And Its Global Contexts, Terri K. Wonder

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study explores Islamism's interplay with higher education as the movement advances an agenda for worldwide reformation. Over an eighty-year period, Islamism has appropriated higher education institutions, professional associations, on- and off-campus organizations, and publications as a primary means to achieve its utopian objective of the Nizam Islami, or "Islamic Order." Findings show how the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt developed a Weberian bureaucratic organizational and administrative structure to exert influence not only in Egypt but also the world. A Qutb-inspired "hijra" of Muslim Brothers in universities proved itself adroit at filling macro-and micro-level policy vacuums in Soviet-aligned post-colonial societies, marginalizing …

Love, Nancy M. Martin, Joseph Runzo

Religious Studies Faculty Books and Book Chapters

No abstract provided.

The Concord, 07 May 2008, Luther Seminary

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

About The Contributors, Farms Review

Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 1989–2011

No abstract provided.

Fact Book, 2008-09, John Carroll University

Fact Book

2008-09 Fact Book