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China’S Mediation Of The Saudi-Iranian Rapprochement And Its Implications On Regional Peace And Security, Henelito Jr A. Sevilla

Journal of Middle East and Islamic Studies

The Middle East’s geopolitical landscape during the Cold War was characterized by ideological and religious differences among regional powers and their conflicting allegiances to the United States and the Soviet Union. Iran and Saudi Arabia held vast energy reserves and shaped regional divisions along religious and geopolitical lines. These divisions carried over to the post-Cold War era, exposing the Middle East to decades-long crises and proxy warfares. Domestic and regional problems are intensified by the interference of external powers, further deteriorating the prospects of peace and security in the region. Small countries avoid entanglement in big-power rivalries and focus on …

The Development Trend Of Belt And Road Initiative In Egypt, Shuang Wu, Yon Machmudi

Journal of Middle East and Islamic Studies

This article discusses three main points: First, Egypt occupies an undoubted central position in the Arab world. Second, in addition to its great regional influence, Egypt also occupies an important geographical position. Egypt is located on the two continents of Europe and Asia, and the Suez Canal in it is an important energy channel for the Indian Ocean to enter Europe and the Mediterranean. Third, China and Egypt have a history of friendly exchanges. Since the drastic changes in the Middle East in 2011, Egypt's national power has gradually weakened. To achieve economic development and social stability, Egypt urgently needs …

How Halal Certification And Islamic Ethics Tackle Greenwashing: New Solutions For A Sustainable Economy, Muhammad Afif Ryan Pratama

Journal of Middle East and Islamic Studies

This research explores the role of halal certification and Islamic ethics in addressing greenwashing within the financial sector. Greenwashing, the practice of exaggerating environmental responsibility, undermines genuine sustainability efforts and trust among consumers and investors. Islamic finance, based on principles of transparency, social justice, and ethical business practices, provides a robust framework to counter such deceptive practices. The study proposes expanding halal certification to incorporate environmental standards, ensuring that companies demonstrate both ethical and sustainable practices. This integrated approach offers a unique solution to combat greenwashing and aligns with broader sustainability goals. By including sustainability in halal certification, the credibility …

Adam And Eve (Peace Be Upon Them) And Their Children In The Narrations Of The Imams Of The Household (Peace Be Upon Them) - A Historical Study (Interpretation Books As A Model), Raghdaa Hussein Mohammed, Hello Jabar Manshad

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

This study aims to shed light on the story of the Prophet Adam (peace be upon him), his wife Eve, and their two sons, Cain and Abel, as narrated by the Imams of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in the books of exegesis. These texts contain historical accounts that discuss the creation of the Prophet Adam and Eve (peace be upon them) and the story of their two sons. What is notable about their narrations is that they addressed controversial aspects of their history, relying on the Qur'anic context, which preserves the prophets' dignity and absolves them from any …

Muqarnas In Damascus: A Forgotten Treasure’S History, Inception And Geometry, Nahed Jawad Chakouf

All Works

The architecture of the Islamic world encompasses both religious and secular buildings that are unified by the use of a common architectural language, which includes architectural elements such as minarets, domes and arches, ornamental details, and vaulting with the use of muqarnas. The study provides a broad overview of the development of Islamic architecture, focusing on Damascus, the early Islamic period, the mid-Islamic period and the late Islamic period. The late Islamic period includes Ottoman art, with architecture influenced by Byzantine, Persian, Armenian, and Mamluk artefacts, but differs from their predecessors. The researcher undertook a geometric analysis of the muqarnas …

Islam Across Cultures: The International Islamic University Of Indonesia Through A Western Lens, Elizabeth Summerfield

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Since the September 11th tragedy in the United States, Islam has become associated with many in the West with unpredictable menace, a significant threat to the civilised order. This article presents a preliminary exploration of a counter narrative to that conception of Islam. Indonesian Islam challenges that common perception, even while it has also been the site of Islamic extremist violence. The big picture of Islam in Indonesia reveals a different story, one where such militancy is aberrant. It is not reflective of deep principles of Islam as it is practised by the vast majority of Indonesian Muslims. To take …

Gender Inequality In The House Of God: Comparing Islam And Traditional Religions In Yorubaland And Lome In West Africa, Habibat Oladosu-Uthman

Journal of International Women's Studies

Comparative studies on gender among Muslims and worshippers of other traditional religions in West Africa are limited in number. The paper makes use of a combination of social sciences and humanistic research instruments through structured interviews and participant observation to study gender politics within Islam, Vodun (a traditional religion in Lome, Togo), and Sàngό (or Shango, one of the deities in Yoruba culture) in Western Africa. This study reveals that gender inequality transcends all barriers, be it the profane or the sacred. In fact, in large parts of West African societies where traditional and Islamic norms and values hold sway, …

Happiness At Work – How Workplace Spirituality Contributes To Employee Wellbeing, Amarendra Nath Misra, Mohammad Israrul Haque, Gaurav Tripathi

Management Dynamics

Workplace spirituality is associated with employees looking for meaning, self-transcendence, inclusion, values, ethics, and protection of one's religious beliefs. The study aimed to review literature about Spirituality in the workplace and employee wellbeing, find definitions of both constructs and enumerate studies that have shown the connection between the two constructs. The findings of the research paper suggest a strong connection between the workplace and employee wellbeing, which benefits employees, enhances organisational performance, and improves employee wellbeing and, thereby, the quality of their lives. The paper introduces workplace spirituality, provides a sense of purpose and meaning at work, and suggests that …

Ghazālī’S Influence On Mullā Ṣadrā’S View Of Causal Necessity And Freewill, Sayeh Meisami

Philosophy Faculty Publications

Muḥammad Ghazālī (d. 1111) influenced some of the key metaphysical teachings of Shia Safavid philosophers, most prominently, Mullā Ṣadrā Shīrāzī (d. ca. 1636). In this paper, I argue that Mullā Ṣadrā reads Ibn Sīnā (d. 1037) through the lens of Muḥammad Ghazālī’s Sufi Ashʿarism to offer a solution to the problem of freewill in the Islamic context. In his adaptation of causal necessity from Ibn Sīnā, Mullā Ṣadrā argues that “necessity” as a concept is co-extensional with “existence” because in reality all that is the case is necessarily so. On the other hand, all things including voluntary actions and will …

Evaluating Passive And Assertive Secularism: A Comparative Study Of France And Sweden, Odessa Clear

International and Global Studies Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis seeks to identify the reasoning behind different outcomes of secularism in both France and Sweden in the context of Ahmet Kuru's passive and assertive secularism model. While explaining the historical causes and evolution of secularist thought, it aims to effectively evaluate contrasting approaches to how secularism is applied. To address the current gap in studies intending to assess secularism, this argument identifies how various factors are impacted by secularist-state policies. Through this analysis, it reveals the determinants in secularist approaches and their consequences on religious tensions or tolerance. This assessment of similar European countries experiencing both immigration and …

Ta'tsir Al-Wasilah As-Sam'iyyah Al-Bashariyyah Fi Ta'allum Maharah Al-Istima' Li Al-Lughah Al-'Arabiyyah 'Ala Mukhtalif Al-Mustawayat., Ali Farhan, Asep Sopian

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

This study aims to identify the general trends in the impact of audio-visual media. The research examines the effects of audio-visual media on listening skills and motivation in Arabic language learning, considering educational levels, research design,

Addressing The Gap: A Need For A Gender-Based Approach In Indonesia’S Deradicalization Program, Raneeta Mutiara

Journal of Terrorism Studies

An effective deradicalisation program is the key to combating violent extremism and reducing potential harm to society from radical ideologies. A gender-based approach to tackling violent extremism among women has received esteemed recognition from the governments of many countries. Various international organizations and scholarly institutes have also approved the advantages of this method. This work aims to find and address the gap in the current deradicalization program in Indonesia for future development in both academic and practical areas of this subject matter. An integrative literature review is used as a method that involves synthesizing previous research and integrating empirical findings …

Adam And The Names, Saqib Hussain

Theological Studies Faculty Works

This paper examines the naming episode in the Quran's Adam story, in which God teaches Adam “the names, all of them”, to counter the angels' objection to the creation of the human creature on the basis that he will “spread corruption … and will shed blood”. I try to show that the traditional understanding of this narrative in Western scholarship, which connects it ultimately to the Genesis 2 episode in which Adam names all the creatures of the land and sky, fails to do justice to a close reading of the quranic text itself. Instead, I argue for an alternative …

Teaching Madhhab -Based Fiqh: Challenges And Solutions, Dr. Mohamed Hassan Abdel-Wahhab

Faculty Peer-Reviewed Papers | بحوث هيئة التدريس المحكمة

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Islam In The Prevention Of Suicide: An Analytical Study Of The Reasons Behind Suicide Prevention In Islam, Hamza Hammad

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

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to extrapolate and analyze the causes leading to suicide prevention in the Islamic religion, by deducing the relationship between the level of Islamic religiosity and mental health, specifically suicide, then extrapolating the factors or components that lead to suicide prevention in the Islamic religion, as well as analyzing the Islamic faith’s position on Suicide, then inferring the effect of belief in fate and destiny on psychological security and in reducing suicide. Methods: This study follows the inductive and analytical approach, based on extrapolating studies and statistics about suicide rates in the world as …

Methods Of Teaching Jurisprudence In The Classical Schools: Between Tradition And Academic Study., Dr. Abdulkerim Mustafa

Faculty Peer-Reviewed Papers | بحوث هيئة التدريس المحكمة

No abstract provided.

Features Of Comparative Jurisprudence According To Imam Ibn Mawdud Al-Mawsili Al-Hanafi (D. 683 Ah) Through His Book Al-Ikhtiyar Li’L-Mukhtar., Dr. Abdulkerim Mustafa

Faculty Peer-Reviewed Papers | بحوث هيئة التدريس المحكمة

This research, entitled: Features of Comparative Jurisprudence according to Imam Ibn Mawdud al-Mawsili al-Hanafi (d. 683 AH) through his book Al-Ikhtiyar li’l Jalīl Al-Mukhtar, aims to: explain the description of the printed book from the book Al-Ikhtār li’l Al-Mukhtar, compare its manuscript version on which the investigators relied, and show the features of comparative jurisprudence in Imam Ibn Mawdud Al-Mawsili, and what was his approach to preferences and their discussion, and his presentation of comparative jurisprudential issues within and outside the Hanafi school of thought.

The nature of the research required that it consist of: an introduction, followed by the …

Persecuted Or Protected: The Role Of Iranian Baha'is In The International Community, Nika Mazloom

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Religious persecution is, and always has been, rampant, and this is especially the case for the Baha’is in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Yet, little research has been done on how this persecution has led to improvements in protections for different religious minorities, including the Baha’i Faith. This thesis will aim to address that gap and understand whether and how the persecution of Iranian Baha’is advances protections for different religious minorities. In this research I attempt to locate instances of Baha’i persecution-informed religious protection through extensive research of the Baha’i International Community and interviews of religious persecution experts to understand …

Governance Of Religious Affairs In The United Arab Emirates, Ayesha Helal Al Qubaisi

Theses

This study seeks to investigate policies, measures and efforts on religious affairs governance in the UAE, through enacting laws and establishing local religious institutions by uncovering the necessity of the procedures that are in place, the goals of religious governance, how religious affairs are regulated, and the challenges that the government faces in the process. The main objective of this thesis is to provide one possible adoption model for religious regulation. Further, since there are few studies on the topic of religious governance in general, and in the UAE particularly, the researchers synthesized and integrated existing knowledge from diverse sources …

Myrtle Beach First Church Council Minutes 2016-2024, Myrtle Beach First United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Les Conditions D’Une Laïcité Dans Le Monde Arabe, Salah Aboujoudé, S.J.

Horizons et Conjonctures

Cet article aborde la question de la laïcité dans le monde arabe et les différentes perspectives sur les raisons de son échec apparent. Le débat oppose deux approches principales : l’essentialisme et l’approche circonstancielle. D’une part, les partisans de l’essentialisme estiment qu’il faudrait une transformation de l’éthos musulman lui-même pour que la laïcité réussisse. D’autre part, les partisans de l’approche circonstancielle mettent l’accent sur les facteurs historiques qui ont influencé le monde arabe et favorisé certaines interprétations de l’islam qui sont défavorables à la laïcité et à la démocratie. Ils soulignent également le risque de préjugés envers l’islam résultant de …

Sunan Kalijaga And Diplomacy For Peace In Perspective Suluk Linglung Sunan Kalijaga, Fatchullah Zarkasi

Journal of Middle East and Islamic Studies

This research aims to find out more about Sunan Kalijaga, a historical actor in the spread of religion and culture on the island of Java in the 15th and 16th centuries, is also known as an accomplished diplomat for understanding around. We can know how to spread and understand culture and religion by using the right tools. This does not mean avoiding violent conflict, but conflict can be minimized and managed with good management. This research uses a hermeneutic approach, namely reading, understanding and relating. The data contained in the Suluk Linglung Manuscript was then developed and clarified to form …

Navigating Big Data Ethics: An Analysis Through Al-Attas's Islamic Worldview, Aldin Julian Azma, Saffana Lam’A Tazkiyah, Muhammad Yahya Abdurrahman

Journal of Middle East and Islamic Studies

The term "Big Data" is used to describe a collection of data that is both vast in scale and highly complex, and which is expected to continue growing in size. The indication of a secular collection, processing, and use of big data makes it imperative to consider big data from a moral responsibility and ethical perspective. This article seeks to integrate Islamic values and principles from the perspective of Syed Naquib Al Attas, with a particular focus on ethics and morals in the context of big data. This research employs a literature review methodology with a descriptive-analytical approach, Al Attas …

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam And The Shifting Balance Of Power In The Horn Of Africa, Muhammad Fauzan Rizki Ramadhan

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

This article briefly explains the correlation between Ethiopia’s ambitious GERD project and the potential shift in power distribution in the region known as the Horn of Africa. The GERD (Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam) is a hydroelectric dam designed to drive economic growth by harnessing the Nile River as its core. Focusing on a regional-level analysis, this article will examine the relationship between the completion of the project and the shift in power distribution between Egypt as the local status-quo power, and Ethiopia as the regional challenger. Thus, the dramatic transition in regional structure is related to categorizing the Nile River …

Departed Lebanese Women Studied The Science Of Qira’At, Fatme Mourad, Ziad Hajj

Al Jinan الجنان

This research highlights the major contributions of the female reciters Fatima bint Al-Younini Al-Ba'albakiya from the eighth century Hijri, and from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries of the Hijra, the reciter Bushra bint Muhammad Amin Al-Munasafi Al-Beiruti Al-Saydaawiya, and Fadia bint Atef Afara Al-Saydaawiya, may Allah have mercy on them all and elevate their status. Since the science of Quranic readings is among the noble sciences associated with the Quran, it sparked my interest to trace the path and explore the lives of eminent Lebanese women who received this knowledge from my country, thereby bridging between Qur’anic readings and History. …

Al- Iddah Between Shari’A And Medical Sciences, Mohamad Kilani, Bashar Ejel

Al Jinan الجنان

This study addresses a significant issue in Sharia: the concept of Iddah (the waiting period for a Muslim woman). There are numerous questions regarding its legality, necessity, and the wisdom behind it. Scholars often explain that its primary purpose is to establish the lineage of a newborn and prevent lineage confusion. This study aims at determining whether the rulings of Iddah are based on logical reasoning or if they are purely devotional without apparent rationale. Additionally, it examines the argument for disregarding Iddah provisions when lineage can be confirmed through DNA testing and based on a man's marital imprint. The …

And The Male Is Not The Same As The Female, Mahmoud Ismaiil

Al Jinan الجنان

In the midst of discussions about the issue of women and debates about their equality with men, whether absolute or relative, this research aims to clarify that this issue should be examined based on its reality and actual circumstances. The first to argue against absolute equality between male and female was the grandmother of the prophet Issa (Jesus Christ), (mother of Mary, wife of Imran, peace be upon them). It was shown that the Quran supports this view by mentioning her statement without refuting it, thus confirming it. The verse that mentioned this was constructed in a remarkable manner, intended …

Key Performance Indicators To Support Decision-Making And Improve Housing Projects According To Egypt Vision 2030, Abdullah Badawy Mohammed

Journal of Engineering Research

Housing projects lack control and assessment tools and rely on the practices of companies or agencies, which have negatively affected the performance of these projects according to the development plans. Hence, the study seeks to formulate and devise a list of key performance indicators (KPIs). These KPIs are to boost the performance of housing projects so that implementation is effective and achieves Egyptian state goals. Hence, the utmost usefulness will come from investments within housing programs to achieve the maximum economic and social returns. Accordingly, the concept and priority of the housing sector in development plans, besides influencing and governing …

Quaker Campus, October 10, 2024 (Vol. 23, Issue 4), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

The Promise Of Scriptural Reasoning, David F. Ford

The Mahle Lectures Journal

Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus in the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Selwyn College, Dr. David F. Ford OBE, one of the co-founders of Scriptural Resaoning, addresses ‘The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning’, in the context of 2024 Spring Mahle Lecture Series on ‘Interreligious Peacebuilding through Study.’ In what follows he does two things as part of this keynote lecture. First, he speaks about his experience of Scriptural Reasoning, its origins, its character, and its spread up to now. Second, he reflects on the future and promise of Scriptural Reasoning, culminating with an expansive vision of its potential.