Nation of Islam

religion was, and still is a large factor in the evolution of human nature and society throughout history. However, as time progresses, not only does religion benefit the human population, it also causes conflict and creates rifts between territories, nations, and people. The protagonist of the novel Life of Pi, Pi Patel, demonstrates the perfect balance of religious devotion and acceptance. His life, although fictional, can teach others to be more accepting of various religions and to be…

All throughout history, religion has been a driving force creating and developing nations. For some, the spread of religion was passed from person to person on peaceful terms, but for others, military expansion broadened the civilization’s religious boarders rapidly. Early Muslims participated in Jihad to spread Islam to foreign territories and unite the community. Similarly, Christians engaged in combative behavior to recover the Holy City and purge the land of Muslims and Jews. Although…

religion is true is not through war but through attitude. Portraying good examples of behaviour and attitude, in fact, can change one’s perspectives and opinions about that particular religion rather than igniting wars between religions. For instance, in Islam, it asserts that it is prohibited to attack children; the elderly, women and that you can only attack the enemy, if and only if, the enemy attacks you. That is one of the ways of proving that your religion is, perhaps, better than other…

Apart from Lebanon & Israel, most Middle Eastern nations are predominantly Muslim. Hence, homosexuality is regarded as taboo and hardly ever discussed. Homosexuality isn’t an accepted form of sexual expression or sexual identity rather homosexuality is addressed as a crime against humanity. Hatem Rasheed…

Vladimir Putin once said, “Terrorism has no nationality or religion.” However, many Americans feel otherwise. A countless amount believe terrorism is affiliated with certain religions, especially Islam, as well as Middle Eastern countries. Whenever an attack on the U.S. occurs, people are quick to accuse the Muslims. Most never question who actually is the real culprit. They are always fearing another attack and continuously on the lookout. Even the American government has put up their guard and…

philosophy, the arts, etc., not the mention the inception of today’s Middle Eastern nation-states. Jesus did not say His return would take place in the summer, He said that you will know when summer is near. It was in 1948 that Israel again became a sovereign nation. The “other trees” (nations surrounding Israel) also became nations around that time. But it was the peace settlements of WW1 that shaped the modern nation states we know today in both the Middle East, not to mention, Europe. For…

The Sultanate rule is known for the destruction of hundreds of Hindu temples across northern and central India. The rulers persecuted Hindus and promoted the forced conversion of the local population to Islam. This period saw the establishment of a Hindu Kingdom, Vijayanagar Empire, in south India in 1336 by two Hindu brothers, Harihar and Bukka. It was an attempt to protect the Hindu culture from the invading Muslim armies from north India. In 1398, the Delhi Sultanate was invaded by Timur the…

question of religion and the power dynamic between the nation-state and the Muslim community. Does secularism mean not declaring or discriminating based on religion or does it mean removing any hint of religion from the nation-state? While this topic does delve deeper into France’s definition of secularism, it also questions the possibility of a deeper-seeded bigotry within the French culture. Furthermore, this project demonstrates a new form of Islam emerging, one that incorporates the…

After the passing of one of Israel’s greatest leaders Joshua, Moses predecessor took charge as chief in command of the Israelites. God used Moses not only to lead Israel in his ways and commands, but to also transform Joshua into an extraordinary leader and a spokesman for God. For forty years Joshua followed Mosses as his predecessor. Joshua was a brilliant military leader and strong spiritual influence in training. Joshua’s first experience as a military general came in the battle with Amalek…

Gender: Just a Social Construction in the Eyes of Allah I am a young Muslim woman born and raised in a western culture. My beliefs are paradoxical, because they are both religious and liberal. I am perceived as an outsider in my own culture because I am westernized, and hold ideas true to my heart that many Muslims, particularly many Muslim men, perceive unfavorably. So why am I telling you all of this? While it sounds like I’m speaking poorly about my religion, like I am bashing my brothers and…