ISIS’ CATACLYSMISM: A PHILOSOPHICAL APPRAISAL By Dominic E.B. Anyalagbuna 1. ABSTRACT: The very inhumane hazards of the so-called Islamic militant group named ISIS are indeed highly cataclysmic! However, this paper is faced with the problem of undertaking a philosophical examination of the named group. This, the paper does, using the critical-evaluative method by considering their history, aims and activities. Upon this examination, this work discovers that, among other relevant theories, this
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The Subtle Subversion The State of Curricula and Textbooks in Pakistan Urdu, English, Social Studies and Civics (DRAFT COPY) compiled by A. H. Nayyar and Ahmed Salim Sustainable Development Policy Institute Report of the project “A Civil Society Initiative in Curricula and Textbooks Reform” A project of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute #3, UN Boulevard, Diplomatic Enclave I, Islamabad Mailing Address: PO Box 2342, Islamabad, Pakistan Telephone: ++(92-51) 2278134
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islamic leviathan religion and global politics John L. Esposito, Series Editor University Professor and Director Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding Georgetown University islamic leviathan Islam and the Making of State Power Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr Islamic Leviathan Islam and the Making of State Power Ú seyyed vali reza nasr 1 2001 3 Oxford Athens Chennai Kolkata Nairobi New York Auckland Bangkok Bogotá Buenos Aires Cape Town Dar es Salaam Delhi Florence Hong Kong Istanbul
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WHAT IS ISLAM Islam is the final religion with which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him), son of Abdullah, was sent by his Lord to convey it to all mankind. Islam means “peace and submission”, and a Muslim in someone who totally submits himself to the will of Allah. Therefore, it is the same in essence, whether given to Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus or to Muhammad (May peace and blessings be upon them). For the message it calls to is the same, namely to worship Allah alone, and the source of
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Questions And Answers On Islamic Monotheism Q1 Who is your Rubb? (the Lord,the Creator etc). A. My Rubb is Allah Who has created me and all that exists. He nourishes me and all creatures by His Bounties. Q.2. What is your religion? A. My religion is Islam, which is submission and obedience to the Order oF Allah and His Messenger with love, hope and fear. Q.3. How did you know Allah? I know Him by His signs and creation like the day and night; the sun and the moon; the heaven and the earth, and all
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Islamic Banking and Finance To Dr Mohammad Omar Zubair, who is a source of inspiration for all those working in the field of Islamic economics and finance Islamic Banking and Finance New Perspectives on Profit-Sharing and Risk Edited by Munawar Iqbal Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia David T. Llewellyn Loughborough University, UK Edward Elgar Cheltenham, UK • Northampton, MA, USA In association with: International Association of Islamic Economics Islamic Development
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al-akhirah UNGS 2030 THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW NURUL JANNAH BINTI ZAKARIA (1219456) ‘AL –AKHIRAH AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR HUMAN LIFE’ MEANING OF AL-AKHIRAH Believing in al-Akhirah or resurrection is one of the essential concepts in Islamic faith . After the doctrine of tawhid and revelation ,al-Akhirah is the most repeated theme with all vigour in Al-Quran. Al-Akhirah, literally translates into English as ‘the last’ or ‘the end’ .The term ‘escathology’ in Greek which means ‘the science
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Islam, which is today, one of the greatest religions of the world had its origin in Arabia in the seventh century. The doctrines of this faith were first proclaimed by Proclaimed by Prophet Muhammad under whose banner the scattered tribes of Arabia became a nation. Prophet Muhammad was born in A.D. 570 at Mecca in Arabia. From the beginning, Muhammad was absorbed in religion. He would often withdraw and spend days and night at a cave near Mt. Hira close to Mecca. Here he meditated and prayed.
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Faith Diversity We live in a multicultural society where we come in contact with various religions or denominations. To practice nursing competently, nurses need to be knowledgeable about various different faiths and be able to relate to patients of different cultures and faiths (Griffith, 2009). It is important for healthcare professionals and caregivers to understand faith diversity and their healthcare practices in order to provide them with holistically appropriate care (Griffith, 2009). The
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system. The devshirme system was the practice in which the Ottomans recruited and then forcibly took Christian boys from their families and put them in Ottoman society. These Christian boys were called Janissaries. The Janissaries were converted to Islam and trained so that they could obtain a high position in society such as being a military leader or a high administrator. The reason for this system was that the Ottomans wanted to have the most able men trained to lead the empire. The encomienda system
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