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Minutes, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

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Film: Forget Baghdad, March 16, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Imagining The Kingdom: The Intersection Of Religion And Violence, Donald Roth

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"All religions must grapple honestly with issues of violence, both in terms of the limits and means of righteous zeal and in terms of the ultimate goals of the movement. One potentially instructive way for the monotheistic religions to do this may be to ask the question “How do we imagine the Kingdom of God?”

Posting about the intersection of religion and violence from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/imagining-the-kingdom-the-intersection-of-religion-and-violence

Slamdance 2015, Kristian Petersen

Journal of Religion & Film

This is an introduction to our coverage of the Slamdance 2015 Film Festival.

Across The Sea, Kristian Petersen

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Across the Sea (2015), directed by NIsan Dag and Esra Saydam.

Volume 7: Shaping Global Islamic Discourses : The Role Of Al-Azhar, Al-Medina And Al-Mustafa, Masooda Bano, Keiko Sakurai

Exploring Muslim Contexts

Claims abound that Saudi oil money is fueling Salafi Islam in cultural and geographical terrains as disparate as the remote hamlets of the Swat valley in Pakistan and sprawling megacities such as Jakarta. In a similar manner, it is often regarded as a fact that Iran and the Sunni Arab states are fighting proxy wars in foreign lands.

This empirically grounded study challenges the assumptions prevalent within academic as well as policy circles about the hegemonic power of such Islamic discourses and movements to penetrate all Muslim communities and societies.

Through case studies of academic institutions, the volume illustrates how …

Enforcing Downward Accountability For Nonprofit Effectiveness: A Case Study Of Malaysian Ngo, N.H. Mohd Noor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The paper aims to examine the influence of three main downward accountability approach; information disclosure, participation mechanism, and complaints procedures on the external and internal effectiveness of nonprofit organizations in Malaysia. This study also seeks to provide a comprehensive measurement of downward accountability. A random sampling and a structured questionnaire survey were employed in approaching 300 staffs of 30 nonprofit organizations located in Klang Valley area, Malaysia. A total of 209 responses were received (69.6% of the response rate). A descriptive analysis and a structural equation modeling by SPSS AMOS were used for data analysis and hypotheses testing. The results …

Life And Death Of Stars: An Analysis From Islamic And Modern Astronomy Perspectives, R. Abdul Wahab

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Stars are celestial objects having their own life cycles. Stars are born, grow up, mature and eventually die. This paper is aimed to study the explanations for the life and death of stars according to the Islamic perspective from the Quran and the Hadith (Prophetic Traditions) and its correlation and comparison to the modern astronomy context. As a sacred source, it must be noted that the Quran and the Hadith is accepted as the ultimate source of truth. Contrarily, the exegesis of the verses of Quran (namely tafseer) and explanation the Hadith texts given by Muslim Scholars are dynamic, relative …

Pm Mohd Najib's Transformational Agenda In Making Malaysia Into A High Income Nation: An Evaluation From The Siyasah Shar'iyyah Point Of View, L. Thaib

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Malaysia is a country that since its independence has endeavored to practice democratic governance. In line with this, it seeks to ensure that the Malaysian government is representative of the will of the people. To achieved this, there must be in place numerous mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency while also ensuring that it has an 'ear to the ground' so to speak. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib believed that transformational leadership posits the leader in the role of mentor whereby he able to designates responsibilities to his followers as a means to achieved self-actualization which is a positive means in …

Towards Enhancing The Compilation Of Al-Hadith Text In Malay, A. Bimba, M.A. Ismail, N. Idris, S. Jaafar, R. Mahmud

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The statement and conducts of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), was memorized, written down and later passed by his companions from one generation to another. Later, as the authenticity of the text became threatened, Islamic scholars from Muslim nations collected thousands of these narratives and distinguished the true wisdom from fabricated ones. However, statements are still attributed to the Prophet by individuals with no knowledge of al-Hadith. Currently, with the existence of the internet and the popularity of social media, the threat to the access and existence of fake al-Hadith is more likely than ever. Our first step to handling this challenge …

February 26, 2015, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2010-2019

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

In The Absence Of Peace, Emma R. Okell

SURGE

Today, the Monday after the attack, all of the flags were at half mast. Everything continued as normal, as if nothing had happened. Yet there was an intensity in the air. I didn’t notice the increased police, but it was easy to feel the increased security. [excerpt]

Does Shari’A Play A Role In Turkey?, Russell Powell

Pepperdine Law Review

An essay is presented in which the author explores the relationship of religious law with contemporary Turkey. Topics discussed include certain civil law supporting adoption of Sharia in Turkey, role of religious people in providing protection to religious freedom in Turkey, and role of traditional Kemalist secularism laiklik in distinguishing Turkey.

Film: Halfaouine: Boy Of The Terraces (Asfur Al-Sath), Feb. 16, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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A Thematic Study Of Islamic Perspectives In Scopus Indexed Articles. Implications On Medical Imaging., Zainul Ibrahim Zainuddin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Discussions pertaining to the various Islamic dimensions are actively being undertaken in the media. Within the academic circle, journal articles are accepted as an effective media in the dissemination of knowledge. Articles with Islamic perspectives can be found in disciplines that include Medicine, Banking, Economics and Finance. However, there is little to suggest of the types and frequencies of Islamic perspectives in Medical Imaging. This paper attempts to fill the gap. The methodology involves the use of Scopus database and its interactive search facility. The justification of using Scopus is the user-friendliness of its search interface and the ability to …

Visiting Jerusalem’S Archives And Shrines, Awad Halabi

CoLA Research Conference

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Female Pervert, Kristian Petersen

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Film Pervert (2014), directed by Jiyoung Lee.

Film: The ‘Other’ Threat: Arab And Muslim Immigrants In Europe, Feb. 2, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Winter 2015, Cahss Graduate Student Government Association

CAHSS Graduate SGA Dialogues

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Volume 6: Contemporary Islamic Law In Indonesia : Sharia And Legal Pluralism, Arskal Salim

Exploring Muslim Contexts

Indonesia has probably the fastest changing legal system in the Muslim world. This book represents the first ethnographic account of legal pluralism in the post-conflict and disaster situation in Aceh. It addresses changes in both the national legal system and the regional legal structure in the province.

Focusing on the encounter between diverse patterns of legal reasoning advocated by multiple actors and by different institutions (local, national and international; official and unofficial; judicial, political and social cultural) it considers the vast array of issues arising in the wake of the December 2004 earthquake and tsunami in Aceh.

It investigates disputes …

Method On Memorization The Quran In Malaysia: A Study In Darul Tuba Institute, Malaysia, S. Ariffin, M. Abdullah, K. Ahmad

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Until today, memorization is still one of the methods used in the process of preservation of the Qur’an. This article aims to review and analyze the methods and approaches used by a Centre of Tahfiz Quran Darul Tuba in the process to produce the students that can remember the whole Qur’an. This study used the methods of documentation, observation and interviews in order to obtain the data. Through the analysis, this study found that there are seven basic methods of memorizing the Quran; Khatam 10, Chi method, Zor Pismis, Kolay Pismis, Tekrar, Tekrar Hepsi Seypa and Has. By using these …

Becoming And Being: Atheism As A Social Experience In Egypt, Wael Ossama Al-Soukkary

Theses and Dissertations

This project involves discovering how some Egyptian atheists develop and manage their identity. The goal of the research is to demonstrate the different variables that influence the transformation to atheism. This research also seeks to explore the different ways Egyptian atheists deal with the stigma associated with their identity once they self-identity as atheists. Upon examination and analysis of my interlocutors' account it became clear that atheism is not only organic to the Egyptian culture but also a significantly fluid identity.

The Meaning Of Hijab: Voices Of Muslim Women In Egypt And Yemen, Kenneth E. Jackson, Elizabeth Monk-Turner

Journal of International Women's Studies

This work explores how Muslim women in Egypt and Yemen understand the hijab, or head scarf. Based on data (N = 100) from a self-administered questionnaire written in Arabic, differences about the meaning of hijab are examined from the perspective of women who wear or are expected to wear the head scarf. When asked what the hijab means, Egyptian women focus on religious reasons and Yemeni women emphasize a cultural (or modesty) understanding. When probed further about their understanding of hijab, Egyptian women split between religious and gendered explanations. Significant numbers of women in our Egyptian sample report …

Veil Bans In Western Europe: Interpreting Policy Diffusion, Adriana Piatti-Crocker, Laman Tasch

Journal of International Women's Studies

Veil Bans in Western Europe: Interpreting Policy Diffusion examines the diffusion of Muslim veil-ban laws in four Western European countries within the last decade; France, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands. Nationwide bans on full-face Muslim veiling are rooted in several systemic, normative, and political accounts and advocated by contrasting political ideologies. Methodologically, this paper employs an integrative perspective to explain the process of diffusion in some countries but not in others, by exploring both external and internal factors that led to policy innovation. Overall, full-face Muslim veil bans in Western Europe have been intended to accelerate cultural integration of minorities …

Roundtable Discussion: Opposition To Islamic And Jewish Religious Practices In Contemporary America: Overlap And Divergences, The Anti-Shari'a Movement In America, Wajahat Ali, Lee Ann Bambach, Samuel Freedman

Chicago-Kent Law Review

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Operating Islamic Jurisprudence In Non-Muslim Jurisdictions: Traditional Islamic Precepts And Contemporary Controversies In The United States, Mustafa R. K. Baig

Chicago-Kent Law Review

With the recent public furor in the United States regarding “Shari‘a,” studies into the content of Islamic jurisprudence concerning Muslims living under non-Muslim jurisdiction are more pertinent than ever in the U.S. context. As “anti-Shari‘a” rhetoric has increased in fervency, informed input into the debates could go some way in correcting the peddled misconceptions. The paper begins by assessing how Muslim scholars viewed a Muslim’s travel to and residence in non-Muslim lands, and the obligation to abide by the laws of the land. It will focus on the jihad (siyar) section in Islamic jurisprudence and the section on …

Tired Moonlight, Kristian Petersen

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Tired Moonlight (2015) directed by Britni West.

Birds Of Neptune, Kristian Petersen

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Birds of Neptune (2015) directed by Stephen Richter.

New Spring 2015 Middle East And North Africa Film Series, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Voluntary Fasting To Control Post-Ramadan Weight Gain Among Overweight And Obese Women, Suriani Ismail, Khadijah Shamsuddin, Khalib A. Saad, Hazizi A., Latifah A. Majid, Fadlan M. Othman

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an Islamic voluntary fasting intervention to control post-Ramadan weight gain. Methods: This study was conducted between July and November 2011. Two weight loss intervention programmes were developed and implemented among groups of overweight or obese Malay women living in the Malaysian cities of Putrajaya and Seremban: a standard programme promoting control of food intake according to national dietary guidelines (group B) and a faith-based programme promoting voluntary fasting in addition to the standard programme (group A). Participants’ dietary practices (i.e., voluntary fasting practices, frequency of fruit/vegetable consumption per week and quantity …