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Resistance And Adaptation: How Religion Survived A War, Iris Mascio

History Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

This paper investigates the survival strategies employed by Bosnian Muslims during the civil wars of the 1990s, with a focus on how these strategies influenced the practice and evolution of Bosnian Islam. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, survivor interviews, and analyses of religious and social practices, the study identifies two key modes of response: adaptation and resistance. While resistance—including underground organizing, covert publications, and occasional armed defense—played a role during periods of extreme threat, it was primarily historical patterns of adaptation that enabled long-term survival and continuity. Therefore, the paper covers the challenges encountered and survival strategies used by …

Distributed Sovereignty: Law, Community, And Authority In The Political Theories Of Al-Māwardī, Al-Juwaynī, And Al-Fārābī, Ahmet Çelik

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ABSTRACT This dissertation examines the concept of sovereignty in classical Islamic political thought through a comparative analysis of three major thinkers—al-Māwardī (d. 450/1058), al-Juwaynī (d. 478/1085), and al-Fārābī (d. 339/950)—each representing a distinct epistemic tradition: jurisprudence (fiqh), speculative theology (kalām), and philosophy (falsafa). Employing a conceptual and textual methodology, the study reconstructs a theory of distributed sovereignty in Islamic thought, in which political authority is not centralized in a singular sovereign but dispersed across three interrelated domains: legitimate authority, lawgiving, and governance. Drawing on primary texts—including al-Aḥkām al-Sulṭāniyya, Tashīl al-Naẓar, Ghiyāth al-Umam, al-Madīna al-Fāḍila, al-Siyāsa al-Madanīyya, Kitāb al-Milla, and Iḥṣāʾ …

Ekologi Dan Tinjauan Filsafat Sains Pendidikan Islam, Baharuddin Baharuddin, Darmawati Jufri, Ambo Dalle, Asmiatin Asmiatin, Abdul Halik

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Learning local content builds national character, because it pays attention to environmental characteristics and local culture. This study aims to determine the application of character education to students based on local wisdom in the Riau Malay learning process. This research is ethnographic and qualitative with the principal, 7 class teachers, and students as subjects. The research instrument consists of observation, interviews, documentation. The results of this study have been carried out well based on local wisdom in Malay culture learning at SDN 183 Pekanbaru including being religious, honest, disciplined, social care, responsibility, environmental care, independent and respectful.

Influence Of Self-Confidence, Practice Experience, Learning Outcomes Enterpreneur's Practices And Soul Towards Entrepreneurial Capability Cash Design Vocational Students, Wulidah Ning Tiasari, Tuwoso Tuwoso, Agus Hery Supadmi Irianti, Mingchang Wu

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research aims to find out whether there is a significant simultaneous influence of self-confidence, practical experience, practical learning outcomes, entrepreneurial spirit on the entrepreneurial abilities of Fashion Design Vocational School students in Malang City. In this study, the sample of respondents was 134 students using quantitative methods. The analysis technique uses descriptive and inferential with hypothesis testing using partial correlation and multiple regression analysis techniques with classic assumption tests, namely normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test, autocorrelation test and heteroscedasticity test. The research is quantitative descriptive in nature. The results of the research show the influence of independent variables, …

Understanding The Role Of Drug Offenses And The Death Penalty In Iran, Cyrus Zarganj

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Since the 1979 revolution, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been governed by Islamic laws devised by Shia Muslim clerics, significantly influencing the nation's legal framework in both criminal and civil contexts. The death penalty in Iran covers a broad spectrum of offenses, many of which would not be considered capital crimes or even crimes globally. This extensive application of the death penalty is an instrument of social control during periods of political tension, indicating a direct relationship between the regime's stability and the enforcement of extreme punitive measures. Despite some reduction in the visibility of executions due to international …

Moral And Ethical Nature In Confucian Liang-Zhi And Islamic Fitra: Comparative Perspectives On Innate Morality, Yanrong Shi

Comparative Philosophy

This article offers a comparative philosophical analysis of Confucian liang-zhi (innate moral knowledge) and Islamic fitra(primordial nature), focusing on their accounts of innate morality and moral epistemology. Drawing on classical Confucian sources—especially the praxis-oriented interpretation of Wang Yangming—and foundational Islamic texts and commentary, the study demonstrates that both traditions posit an inborn moral faculty grounding ethical universality and responsibility. Wang Yangming’s liang-zhi is conceived as an innate moral principle that, under the imperative of zhi (to actualize or extend), is continually activated through moral practice. In parallel, fitra is understood as a God-given orientation to truth, cultivated and safeguarded through …

Based In Pakistan, A Global University For Muslims - Interview With The Aga Khan

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Islamism And Women’S Movements In Iran: Hijab As A Burden Of Representation, Samah Ahmed

International Studies (MA) Theses

Throughout history, Islamic discourse, political Islam, and the status of Muslim women have been subjects of study. Still, few research efforts have concentrated on the changes and dynamics between Islamic discourse and feminist resistance. Particularly in Iran, attention has primarily been given to the Islamism project, often treated as separate from social movements in post-Islamism. This thesis explores how social movements have used the symbolism of the veil in their resistance, focusing specifically on the women's social movement during the Islamic Revolution. Drawing on Assef Bayat's approach of Islamism and social movements and Gender and power dynamics theory, the main …

Partition, Passport And The Documentary Life Of Belonging, Haimanti Roy

History Faculty Publications

As India and Pakistan emerged as two new nation-states after 1947, questions around nationality and citizenship animated official and public discourses. While there were constitutional and legal pronouncements to clarify these matters, this article suggests that particular documents governing mobility became central to how such issues were framed and understood. In particular, this article focuses on the Indian passport and similar documents of mobility control, such as the domicile certificate, permits, and so on, to examine how they worked singly and in conjunction to frame the documentary life of belonging. The article also focuses on particular mobile groups, Muslim minorities …

A General Bibliometric And Conceptual Structure Approach To Global Trend On Poverty Research In Islam Using Biblioshiny, Mohd Zaid Mustafar, Mohd Khairul Nizam Mohd Aziz, Dziauddin Sharif, Md Azzaat Ahsanie Lokman, Ashraff Bin Ruslan, Saiyidi Mat Roni

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study maps the intellectual landscape of research on poverty in Islam using a structured bibliometric approach with Biblioshiny (Bibliometrix) in RStudio. A Scopus search (TITLE-ABS-KEY “poverty” AND “Islam”) conducted on 1 September 2023 identified 279 English-language journal articles published between 1976 and 2023. The corpus spans 227 sources, 646 authors, and 10,262 cited references, with an annual growth rate of about 5%. Performance and science-mapping analyses reveal two “motor themes”—Islamic finance and healthcare/public health—while spiritually anchored constructs (e.g., maqasid, zakat governance, waqf, spiritual poverty) remain peripheral in co-occurrence and thematic maps. Citation patterns indicate higher field-normalized impact when studies …

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Japan’S Military Transformation In Abe Era: A Revolution Or Something Else?, Ganesh Aji Wicaksono, Tangguh Chairil

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

After the World War II, Japan has been adopting a pacifist Constitution and established the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) for narrow self-defense operations. The JSDF are restricted from having offensive military weapons. However, Japan’s pacifism and restrained security policy have been evolving recently, especially during the term of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2012-2020). The latest example is Japan’s plan to enable forward defense and counterstrike. This paper explores the transformation of Japan’s military through the revolution of military affairs (RMA) concept. The findings suggest evolutionary transformation of Japan’s military rather than revolutionary. The factors explored include international and domestic factors. …

Unveiling The Shadows: Exploring The Roles Of The Dark Web And Encrypted Messaging Apps In Facilitating Online Terrorist Networks, Eziho Promise Ogele

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

The paper examines the pivotal roles of the Dark Web and encrypted messaging apps in enabling online terrorist networks. These platforms have become essential tools for extremist groups, empowering them to communicate, coordinate, and share intelligence securely. The Dark Web, a hidden portion of the internet, provides a secure conduit for terrorist organizations to emerge, operate, and coordinate activities anonymously. This digital haven enables terrorists to share resources, plan operations, and execute attacks as part of their secret operations strategy. Encrypted messaging apps, such as Telegram and WhatsApp, offer an additional layer of security, allowing terrorists to send messages anonymously …

Convergence Of Indonesia-South Korea Green Economy Strategy: A Case Study Of Hyundai Motor Group's Investment In The Ev Industry, Darynaufal Mulyaman, Dwi Agustina, Rudolf Davier Figo, Gabriel Alexander Mahameru Sipahutar, Abdullah Akbar Rafsanjani

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

Hyundai Motor Group's investment in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Indonesia reflects the convergence of green economy strategies between Indonesia and South Korea. The study aims to analyze the contribution of Hyundai investment in the development of the local EV ecosystem, including technology transfer, supporting infrastructure, and its impact on the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The research method used is a qualitative study with a case study approach. The results show that Hyundai Motor Group's investment supports Indonesia's green economy policy, despite challenges related to dependence on natural resources and infrastructure. This research contributes to academics and …

Unveiling The Marketing Tactics Of Indonesian Fundamentalist Group: A Delphi Method Analysis, Arindra Khrisna Karamoy, Adrianus Meliala

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

This study investigated whether Indonesian fundamentalist group utilizes marketing principles for recruitment. The research employed a Delphi method, gathering expert consensus from marketing, communication, and visual communication fields to assess the group's use of marketing strategies in attracting sympathizers and disseminating their ideology. The first round demonstrated complete agreement on the use of marketing principles. The second round revealed some disagreement regarding the classification of mosques as distribution channels, suggesting a nuanced application focusing more on promotion than traditional marketing models. The findings highlight sophisticated marketing techniques used by this group, emphasizing the need for further investigation into how such …

Potential Of Institutional Zakāh Management In Socio-Economic Development Of Bangladesh, Md. Muhibur Rahman

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the potential of Bangladesh's institutionalized Zakāh system in driving socio-economic advancement. The research meticulously evaluates the impact of the Zakāh fund, managed by both institutional and non-institutional entities, in providing substantial financial capital and income-generating assets. It aims to draw a clear comparison between the two systems, highlighting the institutional model's ability to ensure long-term self-sufficiency, income generation, employment opportunities, and support for training and scholarships. This study employs a descriptive-analytical strategy to facilitate these comparisons. The data for the current study were obtained through comprehensive field research. A total of 385 individuals …

Social Reporting By Saudi Islamic Banks: A Longitudinal Approach, Faisal A. Otaibi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This study aims to assess the social reporting practices of Saudi Islamic Banks (IBs) over a 15-year period. It seeks to evaluate the effectiveness with which Saudi IBs meet their social reporting expectations, including Sharīʿah disclosure requirements. A longitudinal content analysis method was utilized, underpinned by a specifically developed research instrument that is culturally relevant and reflects the unique characteristics of Islamic banking. This approach allows tracking of changes over an extended period and captures the dynamic nature of disclosure practices influenced by both internal ethical mandates and external regulatory pressures. The findings reveal a moderate disclosure rate of 51.11% …

Conceptualizing The Limits Of The Use Of Generative Ai In Economic Analysis Via A Deep Meaning Of Habs, Abderrazak Said Belabes

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Generative AI is increasingly integrated into economic analysis by researchers, economic institutions, and companies specializing in real-time forecasting through macroeconomic intelligence. This development poses a challenge to specialists in the analysis of economic life in Muslim societies. In this research, I ask the following question to ChatGPT: What is the relationship between the Zamzam well and the Kaʿaba as ḥabs, and what are your sources? After showing the limits of the AI chatbot's response, both in terms of the answer to the question and in terms of the sources on which it claims to rely, the research explains why …

Evaluation Of Sustainability Reporting In Islamic Banks: The Case Of Albaraka Türk Participation Bank, Arzu Meriç

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Sustainability refers to the capacity to meet the needs of both present and future generations. Given the serious dimensions of environmental destruction, sustainability is primarily associated with environmental concerns. Organizations that pursue sustainability goals usually disclose these goals to the public via sustainability reports. The objective of this study is to assess the compliance of sustainability reports published by Islamic banks in Türkiye within the framework outlined by the Capital Markets Board. The sample for this study consists of several sustainability reports published by Albaraka Türk Participation Bank in 2019, 2020, and 2021. These reports have been selected based on …

Unveiling The Intricacies Of Shariah Governance In Islamic Financial Institutions: A Hybrid Approach, Ozair Siddiqui, Muhammad Suleman Afzal

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

The study aims to explore Shariah governance literature by deploying a hybrid approach that fuses structured literature review with bibliometric analysis. The hybrid approach highlights emerging trends, influential aspects, most occurring keywords, intellectual clusters, emerging themes, and avenues for future research. Existing literature features limited coverage and overlooks some essential dimensions of Shariah governance. We bridge these gaps through two contributions: (1) we underscore previously overlooked, yet important themes like Shariah audit, compliance, and reporting; and (2) we do not impose any restrictions for time or region in our sample. Additionally, we also expand the coverage of literature by considering …

Islamic Finance Performance During Crises: A Bibliometric Mapping And A Systematic Literature Review, Amel Farhat, Amal Hili, Ibtissem Gannoun

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This study assesses the claim that Islamic finance, with its risk-sharing, low levels of indebtedness, and asset-backed characteristics, offers a viable alternative to conventional finance during crises. Through bibliometric mapping and a systematic literature review, we explore the performance of Islamic financial systems during various crises, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Using VOSviewer and RStudio, we analyze 555 articles from the Scopus database to identify prominent clusters in Islamic finance, particularly focusing on its resilience during crises. Our review provides theoretical evidence supporting the robustness of Islamic finance, highlighting its ethical features and its capability to safeguard investments during economic …

Gender, Marginalization, And Digital Technology In Islamic Learning: A Nigerian Perspective, Abdulgafar Olawale Fahm

Journal of International Women's Studies

The integration of digital technologies has significantly transformed the landscape of Islamic education in Nigeria, enhancing accessibility to religious knowledge while simultaneously reinforcing pre-existing socio-cultural disparities. Utilizing an intersectional analytical framework, this study critically explores how gender, socio-economic diversity, and Islamophobia collectively influence experiences within digital Islamic learning environments. Employing qualitative feminist methodologies, I conducted semi-structured interviews from November to December of 2024 with Islamic scholars, educators, students, and general digital platform users from Lagos, Ilorin, and Maiduguri. The findings indicate that intersecting factors such as gender roles, socio-economic conditions, geographical location, and Islamophobic attitudes distinctly shape patterns of digital …

Pemasaran Lintas Budaya Melalui Iklan Produk Makanan Indonesia Di Negara-Negara Arab, Dhannya Febryana

Multikultura

This paper analyzes the media discourse surrounding advertisements for Indonesian food products, such as the instant noodle brand Indomie, in Arab countries. The expansion of Indonesian food products in international markets, including in Arab nations, is largely driven by effective and culturally adaptive marketing strategies. This study focuses on the analysis of television commercials and advertising posters, aiming to uncover how linguistic, semiotic, and sociocultural elements are employed to construct persuasive advertising messages. The method used is discourse analysis, with data comprising transcripts of television advertisements and visual elements from promotional posters. The advertising strategies of these products seek …

Looking South The Moroccan Dream: Foreign Policy Theoretical Perspectives And Morocco’S Turn Towards Mother Africa, Mariam Bensaoud

The World Research of Political Science Journal

This work examines Morocco’s unprecedented foreign policy choice toward sub-Saharan Africa under the auspices of liberalism and realism in foreign policy analysis frameworks. It argues that while Morocco’s foreign policy toward the region is one of liberal character, that is market and business oriented, it is still aimed at realist grounds. In other words, while liberalism helps extract Morocco’s liberal motives for choosing Sub-Saharan Africa, it does not provide the whole picture. Considering Morocco’s national integrity and security objectives, the Western Sahara issue provides explanation for the geopolitical and strategic motives behind this foreign policy for which the realist model …

Verses " Who Do Not Fear Nor Grieve" Baqarah-Al Surat From ( An Analytical Preaching Study, Maryam Haydar

Al Jinan الجنان

Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds, and the best prayer and peace be upon the messenger who is a mercy to the worlds, our master, our beloved and our example Muhammad (pbuh) and all his family and companions.

This research is entitled: Verses from Surat Al Baqarah - an advocacy study.

It studies and analyses the verses that mention those “who do not fear nor grieve” explained in six chapters accordingly: The definition of the Surah, the reason behind its naming, its merit, the reasons for choosing the verses of study, the reason for its revelation and …

The Most Important Ways To Confront The Hypocrisy Movement On The Political Side In The Light Of The Qur’An And Sunnah, Salem Al Oraymy

Al Jinan الجنان

The hypocrisy movement is one of the most active movements to limit the spread of the Islamic call, as it works hard to hinder its reform projects and keep it away from the areas of influence in various walks of life. Therefore, the researcher will try to identify the most important ways through which the hypocrisy movement can be confronted during the period of political conflict between Muslims and hypocrites in the civil covenant from the mission of the Prophet, may Allah God bless him and grant him peace, and mention some evidence for this confrontation from the Book and …

The Safe Educational Environment In The Prophetic Sunnah: Practices And Spoilers., Ali Alshaikh

Al Jinan الجنان

The research was conducted to show that the Prophetic Sunnah has made the safe educational environment one of the pillars of education at all its stages and levels, as there is no education without security and safety experienced by the learners during their learning experience by those who educate them. The Prophetic Sunnah guided educators to certain practices and specific behaviors that make the learner feel safe and secure during the educational process. The research mentioned fourteen positive practices that lead to security and safety in education. These practices enable the learner to learn and grow up with love, passion, …

Supply And Demand, Concepts And Tools For Intervening N Them - An Islamic And Comparative View, Sulayman Elhassan, Yahiya Hijazi

Al Jinan الجنان

The importance of supply and demand in the market lies in the principle of their work as a real measure that determines the extent of economic activity of the market, where the laws of supply and demand are based on determining the relationship between the seller and the buyer, on showing the importance of the relationship between the existence of a commodity and its demand and supply, as well as its relative price between one period and another, as the supply and demand models that we hear about as economic concepts are considered among the basics of economic work where …

Educational And Legal Implications Of Determining The Age Of Marriage In Light Of Sharia And Law, Samira Zaiim

Al Jinan الجنان

There is no doubt that research to determine the age of marriage and the eligibility of suitors is one of the most important issues in our society, especially in recent times which have seen a significant increase in underage marriage, in order to face any exploitation that these underage girls could suffer from, whether at the hands of their parents or by others, because this has harmful effects on all levels: health, psychological, social, etc.

The latest amendment made by the Supreme Islamic Sharia Council in Lebanon on the age of marriage raised awareness among Lebanese society to take precautionary …

Implementation Of Inclusive Education In Elementary Schools In Balikpapan City: Challenges, Solutions, And Impacts, Firman Firman, Ganjar Susilo, Tri Astuti Nur’Aini

Journal of ICSAR

The goal of implementing inclusive education in schools is to guarantee that every student, including those with special needs, receives a high-quality education. This research seeks to evaluate how inclusive education is being carried out in primary schools (SD) in Balikpapan City, with a focus on the challenges faced, solutions proposed, and the effects on student development. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, utilizing observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman's framework, involving data description, analysis, and drawing conclusions. The findings indicate that inclusive education in Balikpapan City's elementary schools holds significant potential to transform the …