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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Sasseen, Jessica. New Stops for Topper Transit
• Hardin, Adriane. Miss-ter Western? – Alpha Gamma Delta
• Hightower, Kyle. Tops to Face Different Cats, Same Stakes – Basketball
• Lively, Jay. Engineer Dissects World Trade Center Collapse – Gene Corley
• Sainlar, Lindsay. A Day to Butt Out – Great American Smokeout
• Hoang, Mai. Couple Funds Autism Program – John & Linda Kelly
• Hoang, Mai. Health Insurance Switch on Table for Vote – Regents
• Bannon, Tim. Editorial Cartoon re: John Hardin on Diversity
• Hall, Rex. George Bush Needs to Get His Priorities Straight …

The Personality Profile Of Al-Qaida Leader Osama Bin Laden, Aubrey Immelman

Psychology Faculty Publications

This paper presents the results of an indirect assessment of the personality of Osama bin Laden, founder and leader of the al-Qaida terrorist network responsible for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States.

Bin Laden’s primary personality patterns were found to be Ambitious/exploitative and Dauntless/dissenting, with a secondary Distrusting/suspicious orientation, and subsidiary Dominant/controlling and Conscientious/dutiful features.

Ambitious individuals are bold, competitive, and self-assured; they easily assume leadership roles, expect others to recognize their special qualities, and often act as though entitled. Dauntless individuals are bold, courageous, and tough; minimally constrained by the norms of society; routinely engage …

The Personality Profile Of September 11 Hijack Ringleader Mohamed Atta, Aubrey Immelman

Psychology Faculty Publications

This paper presents the results of a posthumous, indirect assessment of the personality of Mohamed Atta, apparent ringleader in the September 11, 2001 terror attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, from the conceptual perspective of Theodore Millon.

Information concerning Mohamed Atta was collected from media reports in the one-month period following the attack and synthesized into a personality profile using the second edition of the Millon Inventory of Diagnostic Criteria (MIDC), which yields 34 normal and maladaptive personality classifications congruent with Axis II of DSM-IV.

The personality profile yielded by the MIDC was analyzed on the …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Moore, Michael. Accidental Gunshot Kills Student – Zac Carroll
• Warren, Brandy. Campaign Update is Expected – College Heights Foundation
• Loyal, Taylor. Nappy Roots Performance Rained Out
• Brown, Abbey. Western Place Fire Causes Few Headaches
• Western Needs Plan B – Graduation
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Rainy Graduation
• Wood Selig Needs to Sit the Bench – University of Louisville
• Moore, Gary. Cardinals are Cowards – Basketball
• Dickinson, Stephen. Guthrie Bell Tower Useless for Everyone But Guthrie
• Ketterman, Shaun. Thanks to Celebrate Activism Now, Muslim Student Association - Ira Grupper & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Corcoran, Kate. Tender Issue – Breast Implants
• Warren, Brandy. Western Family Never Close to Agreement on Land – Preston Miller Family
• O’Connor, Molly. South Campus permits to See Small Increase – Parking
• Hoang, Mai. Renovations to Diddle Arena Ax Graduation Alternative
• Take Election Rules Seriously – Student Government Association
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Sam Stinson
• Johnson, Misty. Educate Yourself About Safety – Rape Prevention
• Goil, Nitim. Don’t Complain, Do Something – Lighting
• Holm, Hollan. Garrett-to-Go Picking Up Business, But Not Enough
• Steel Bridge Team to Compete – Engineering …

The Terms Of Empowerment: Islamic Women Activists In Egypt, Sherine Hafez

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Islamic Design Influences On Spanish Architecture In The Twentieth Century, M Tarek Amin El-Akkad

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No abstract provided.

Moderate Political Islamism As A Possible New Social Movement, Joshua Alan Stacher

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Performance Of Islamic Banking Scheme At Foreign Banks : A Malaysian Case Study, Luqyan Tamanni

Student Works (2000-2009)

Using trend and ratio analysis, this study analyses the performance of Islamic banking operations at three foreign banks in Malaysia i.e. HSBC, OCBC and SCB:MB. Using the data from 1996-2000, it is possible to track progress and evaluate performances of the Islamic Banking Scheme (IBS) versus its conventional counterpart at these banks. It is also possible to examine the impacts of the Asian Crisis in 1997-98 to the Islamic banking operations, especially at the foreign banks. This study concludes that, during 1996-2000, Islamic banking operations at foreign banks have been performing considerably well, during and post the crisis. On average, …

Terjemahan Tafsir Fi Zilal Al-Quran Oleh Yusoff Zaky Yacob : Suatu Kajian Dari Aspek Metodologi, Mohd Asmadi Yakob

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian ini bertujuan membuat suatu analisis terhadap terjemahan Tafsir Fi Zilal al-Quran yang dilakukan oleh Dato' Yusof Zaky Yacob terutarna dari aspek metodologi penulisan dan penterjemahan. Perbincangan merangkumi konsep dan teori terjemahan khususnya terjemahan teks Arab-Melayu di samping sorotan ringkas terhadap terjemahan tafsir AI-Quran di Malaysia. Kajian ini juga bertujuan mendedahkan biografi Dato' Yusoff Zaky sebagai seorang intelektual Islam yang banyak memberi sumbangan kepada masyarakat Malaysia. Pendekatan kajian ini berbentuk konsep dan teori, ketokohan, serta analisis dan perbandingan. lanya melibatkan metod pengumpulan data yang merangkumi kajian perpustakaan dan lapangan. Berdasarkan kajian yang dijalankan. penulis merumuskan bahawa Dato' Yusoff Zaky merupakan …

Analisis Keuntungan Perbankan Islam Di Malaysia Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Pengurusan Aset Dan Liabiliti, Hadenan Towpek

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian disertasi ini menyentuh tentang konseptualiti dan signifikasi konsep keuntungan dalam pelbagai perspektif termasuklah perspektif ekonomi tulen, ekonomi Islam, perbankan konvensional dan perbankan Islam. Fungsi dan pengaruhi konsep ini amat signifikan sehinggakan ia ditanggapi sebagai kayu pengukur bagi pencapaian matlamat dalam perti.mbangan berekonomi. Kajian disertasi ini meneliti terperinci kadar keuntungan dalam perbankan dwi-sistem di Malaysia dalarn suasana perubahan kadar faedah pasaran. Pendekatan yang dibuat dengan mengenalpasti fonnulasi strategik segmen-segmen dalam pengurusan aset dan liabiliti dalam perbankan dwi-sistem yang mampu menjanakan margin-margin keuntungan yang optimum dalam apa jua suasana kadar faedah sekalipun. Bagi perbankan konvensional yang mengaplikasikan kadar faedah terapung boleh …

Pelanggaran Hak Asasi Manusia Di Aceh Tahun 1989-1998 Menurut Syariah Dan Perlembagaan Indonesia, H. Munawar A. Djalil

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research attempts to find out human rights violations in Acheh during the period of 1989-1998 according to lslamic Laws and Indonesian Constitution. Chapter 1 highlights backgrounds of this research whereas chapter 2 discusses modem and Islamic human rights theories. AII these theories look at similarity, freedom and justice. The difference is only based on its principle Islamic theory is based on AI-Qur'an and Sunnah whereas modern theory is based on humanism. Furthermore, Chapter three talks about histories of Aceh and implementation of Military Operation Zone whereas Acehneses considered as rebels and Islamic fundamentalists by Indonesian Government. This situation has …

Analisis Pemikiran Islam Dalam Karya Joesoef Sou'yb, Tirmizi

Student Works (2000-2009)

Islamic thought in the works of Joesoef Sou'yb is a continuation of Islamic thought which have ever developed since the Mu'tazilite, Syeikh Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahhab and Syeih Jamaluddin al- Afghan,, Syeikh Muhammad 'Abduh with his disciple Muhammad Rasyld Rida. His thought is a combination of Mu'tazilite rationalism, Syeikh 'Abdul Wahaib's spirit of reformism one of the signal thought salaif Muhammad 'Abduh's Islamic reformism-modernism. All ideas have taken place in Joesoefs thought completely. The main reason for such difficult identification is mainly due to the fact that Joesoef has inadequate relevant knowledge to the issues discussed by him. His interest …

Analisis Perlaksanaan Siasah Syar'iyyah Di Bahagian Penguatkuasaan, Jabatan Undang-Undang, Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (Mbsa), Kajian Dari Tahun 1997-2000, Khairul Faezi Mohd Said

Student Works (2000-2009)

This thesis discusses on an aspect of analysis on the enforcement of "Siyasah, Syar'iyyah"  specifically behind the enforcement actions taken by the enforcement board. Enforcement duties that are carried out by particular board is a normal phenomenon in Islamic Administration System. "Siyasah, Syar'iyyah" is a method introduced by Islam to ease and guide the administration process of a country in which it provides guidelines that must be followed or obeyed by the administrator to ensure that all policies, laws and action taken by the government really abide by the Syariah Rules. ln general, this survey is to look objectively how …

Pandangan Para Pelajar Terhadap Kursus Tamadun Islam Dan Asia (Titas) Di Ipta : Suatu Kajian Kes Di Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah Darulaman, Zulkifli Mohamad Noh

Student Works (2000-2009)

The Asian and Islamic Civilization subject(TITAS I & II) was introduced in 1988. It is a compulsory subject for all students in the public higher education institution(l P TA). The main aim of the subject is to enable students to understand Islam as a civilization with is universal values. The other aim is to dispel any negative perceptions and prejudices among the various races on Islam as [slam is the official religion of the country. This research attempts to determine the differences in students' point of view. It is also intended to study the response and attitude of the students …

Islamic Banking And Takaful : The Development And Future Challenges In Malaysia, Jalaludin Mohd Noor, Khairuddin Hanafiah

Student Works (2000-2009)

The establishment of the Mil Ghamr Local Savings Bank of Egypt in 1963 marked a new milestone in the development of Islamic banking system. The interest-free banking concepts introduced by Mil Ghamr signaled to the Muslim community that Islamic principles were applicable to modern day banking business. The government of Malaysia has been actively promoting Islamic banking with the view to have Islamic financial system operating side-by-side with the conventional interest-based system, Both are geared towards the nation's socio­economic development goals. The establishment of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad in 1983 was the first step towards this vision. Ten years later, …

The Exoteric Vicegerency (Khilafat Al-Zahir) In The Thought Of Shaykh Muhyi 'L-Din Ibn Al-Arabi, Maha Abdel Megid Maamoun

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Mut'ah : Pelaksanaannya Menurut Akta Undang-Undang Keluarga Islam (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1984, Azman Yusof

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research explains the actual concept of mut'ah as stated In al­-Quran and al-Hadith by taking into consideration the opinions of fuqaha' from different teachings. The research emphasizes on the practice of the division of mut'ah after divorce in the Mahkamah Syariah Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur with reference to the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984. This research also covers a few procedures and judgments in cases of mut'ah in this court. The research finds the practice which ensures the rates of the claims parallel the needs of Syarie Law. If there is an argument over the rates of …

Pemakaian Asas Astronomi Dalam Menentukan Arah Qiblat Di Malaysia : Suatu Pendekatan Hukum, Mohamad Amin Abu Bakar

Student Works (2000-2009)

MARUAN BIN MOHD. YUSOFF "Nur Muhammad : A Research on the Belief of the Muslims of Kelantan". Dissertation of Studies in Usuluddin, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2003. This research is about the belief of native of Kelantan Society towards Nur Muhammad doctrine which is well-accepted doctrine amongst those who practice Islamic mysticism (Sufism) particularly in the Malay Archipelago. The purpose of this research is to see how far the impact of this doctrine on the religious belief of the native of the stated It is also aimed at seeing how much other philosophies, teachings …

Revolusi Islam Iran : Satu Kajian Tentang Pertembungan Di Antara Peradaban Islam Dan Barat, Wan Mohamad Marzuqi Wan Hashim

Student Works (2000-2009)

Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979 appeared to be the most unique revolution in the 20th century history of mankind. The revolution was aimed at terminating the influence of Western civilization which had been in control of Iran's political and economic aspects􀁎 and reviving the Islamic culture and values that had for so long f been in a state of deteriorating since the interference of Western powers in Eastern affairs. Shiite clergymen institution was the mastermind in generating the mass movement against the Shah of Iran whose modernization policy had given birth to the instability of the nation. Since modernization is …

Konsep 'Ilmu Dalam Peradaban Islam Di 'Alam Melayu, Norhanizar Hassan

Student Works (2000-2009)

This five parts dissertation elucidates "The concept of knowledge in Islamic civilization in the Malay World''. The first chapter is an introduction. It will shed light on its definition and the key issues underlying the topic. It is essential to have a look on the religions, society, culture, economics, education, politics and government before we delve deeper into the subject matter. The writer have explained and discussed the essence of the works and research done by the respective academicians and scholars by using methods of analysing and collecting data. Collecting data includes extensive research in the library and fieldwork in …

Dato' Haji Ismail Yusoff : Sumbangannya Terhadap Perkembangan Islam Di Kelantan, Ahmad Faisal Abdul Hamid

Student Works (2000-2009)

Disertasi ini merupakan sebuah penulisan biografi seorang tokoh ulama' Kelantan dalam era pasca merdeka. Anak kelahiran Kg. Gong Kemuning, Pasir Putih pada tahun 1915 dan telah pulang ke rahmatullah pada 9hb. Julai 1988. Beliau adalah Mufti Kerajaan Kelantan. Dalam usaha mengumpul data-data yang bersangkutan penulis telah menggunakan metode dokumentasi, interview dan observasi. Metode dokumentasi digunakan untuk mencari, mengumpul dan menilai keabsahan dokumen yang berkaitan dengan subjek kajian. Antara dokumen yang berkaitan ialah buku-buku, kertas kerja dan artikel tulisan Dato' Haji Ismail. Metode interview dan observesi digunakan bersama dengan bertolak dari informen pangkal yang menjadi sumber asas untuk mendapatkan data dan …

Daman Al-Mithl In The Contract Of Al-Ijarah And Al-Rahn : A Comparative Jurisprudential Study, Hossam Eldin Ibrahiem

Student Works (2000-2009)

Al-daman (guarantee) is one of the legitimate means used to protect ownership and other financial rights. It is one of the means of security upon which people have been dependent for a long time. As people use it, it develops with the development of their economic and commercial dealings. Al-daman has, as such become an important means which plays a vital and basic role in the development of modem economies. Its role is so vital that it is not an exaggeration to say that al-daman  has become the basic pillar of the modem economies and all commercial dealings for banks, …

Pendidikan Islam Kbsr : Asas Pembentukan Dan Pelaksanaannya, Mohd. Ali Hashim

Student Works (2000-2009)

The subject of Islamic Education in the new and the Integrated Primary School Curriculum (IPSC) was implemented together with the other subjects beginning in 1983 until now . The subject was formulated 10 fulfill the aspiration of the Muslim society of Malaysia in accordance with the recommendation of Cabinet Committee Report 1979. The main objective of this documentation of Islamic Education IPSC is to record it's process of formulation and implementation for future reference. The focus of the discussion is the Islamic Education Religion Syllabus 1977 and Islamic Education Religion Syllabus 1982 . The Islamic Education Syllabus 1977 was pilot …

Kefahaman Tentang Al-Sakha Dan Penghayatannya Di Kalangan Kakitangan Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm) Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Halipah Hamzah

Student Works (2000-2009)

Allah s.w.t. has blessed mankind with their assets whether in the form of material wealth, wisdom, skill etc. However, all these assets would still belong to Him and it is therefore held by human beings in trust to benefit all mankind al their best. In Islam, 1here are many ways to distribute one's resources such as donation. lending. endowment, discussion etc. By being generous, we share the quality of the charitable mankind and shall be rewarded by Allah s.w.t. as highlighted in al-Quran and Hadis. There are three levels of generosity, that is to donate a potion of their assets …

Sejarah Perkembangan Ajaran Sesat Di Hulu Besut, Terengganu, Abdul Haris A. Hamid

Student Works (2000-2009)

Lately, the problem of cult in our country is becoming very serious. It's not only broke our relationship, but also threaten our lives as happened at Sauk by the Al-Ma'unah group and others a few years ago. The people do not understand the emerging of the cult and the continuity from the past and the modem cult. This thesis is trying to study the history of cult since the emerging of Islam brought by our prophet, Muhammad s.a.w. The issues studied are as the follow: 1. The Besut background in term of location, social, education and the way of believers …

Pembaharuan Dalam Undang-Undang Islam : Kajian Terhadap Status Hakim Wanita Di Indonesia, Mahmud Zaki Fuad

Student Works (2000-2009)

The Indonesian principal of constitution which comprise of various communities including religious pluralism are based towards majority importance without affecting cosmopolitan principals and egalitarianism towards other communities. This political social culture mechanism will surely benefit the Muslims as allocated law and recognised the existence of Islamic Religious Justice and Islamic Law Compilation procedure as a reference for judges in addressing issues pertaining to marriage, heir, hibah, intaq and sadaqah, not including hudud and qisas or other cases under the jurisdiction of the civil court. Problem is, the said act did not address the gender classification pertaining to the appointment of …

Perlantikan Ketua Negara : Satu Kajian Perbandingan Antara Sistem Syura Dan Demokrasi Pancasila, Dedianto Usman

Student Works (2000-2009)

This study is a new scientific study on the appointments of state heads in a Syura system in comparison with those of a Pancasila democracy system in Indonesia. The main objective of this study is to search for a conceptual foundation of state head appointments, which is more sound and impressive in giving birth to qualified and trusted state heads. To investigate more critically all the problems emerging in this study, and to come to accurate conclusions on the problems in question, this study focuses on the following areas or activities of investigation. First: To study and fom1Ulate principles of …

Rausyanfikir : Analisis Terhadap Pemikiran Ali Syari'ati Tentang Peranan Intelektual Muslim, Saifullah Saifullah

Student Works (2000-2009)

Different definitions are given for the term 'intellectual'. Philosophers, artists, lecturers and other are often categorized as intellectual. They work using their brain more than their physical strength. They manifest high standard of reasoning power and are found common among university graduates, ministers and high ranking government officers. However Ali Syari'ati al-Mazinani (deceased 1977 A.O.) stated that an intellectual has social obligation towards the society. According to him, an intelectual must become a catalyst to the society and could guide them towards betterment. He defined this type of intellectual as Rausyanfikr. According to the concept which he founded, a person …

Ethical Values Of Islam And Confucianism : A Comparative Study, Omar Min Ke Qin

Student Works (2000-2009)

Islam and Confucianism are two great traditions of mainly Asian people. which have encountered in China since very beginning of Islam's advent to this world, and are in direct confrontation to one another especially in the South East Asian and Pacific Region in the modern time. With the rapid development of the region in all aspects of sciences particularly economic enhancement, works in making the two traditions understand each other increasingly appear important and inevitable. Major common senses between Islam and Confucianism lie mainly in ethics, in which a considerable amount of values are almost having the 􀀝e implications, and …