Islam in the World / Book Review
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A very thorough 6 page review and discussion of Malise Ruthven's book entitled 'Islam in the World.' Covered are various fundamental tenets of the Islamic religion and way of life as well as historic & political issues, the distinctions between Arab and Muslim, and much more. Ruthven's book is the only source used.
Filename: Islambok.wps

The Breakdown of Islamic Civilization
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A short 4 page essay describing some of the historic socio-political events that led to the division of the Islamic empire and the creation of such a marked disparity between Arabs and Muslims. Described is the way that non-Arabs demanded religious legitimacy since it seemed so impossible to be suppressed by people who claimed to believe in the same brotherhood and unity ideals as them. No Bibliography.
Filename: Islamciv.wps

The Five Pillars of Islam
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A 3 page paper which examines the five pillars of Islam and how each has contributed to modern Arab persona. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGislam.rtf

Changing Societal Roles: Women in Saudi Arabia and the United States
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An 8 page discussion of the changing societal roles for women in the United States and Saudi Arabia. Discusses the changes which have occurred with the arrival of Islam and over time itself. Emphasizes that not all of the societal dictates which are viewed by western society as negative are indeed negative, that many play a very important role in maintaining a working culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPwomIsl.wps

Islam in Egypt vs. Nigeria
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A 10 page research paper comparing Islam as it exists both politically and religiously in Egypt to Islam as it exists in Nigeria. A number of similarities and differences are drawn upon and cited throughout the report. Bibliography lists 7 comprehensive sources.
Filename: Islamcom.wps

Islamic Women in Egypt and Nigeria
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An 11 page overview of the roles of Islamic women in Nigeria and Egypt. Stresses that while traditional dictates in these cultures appear repressive to some they were instigated as a means of protecting women from the harsh realities of life. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPIslmWo.wps

Conditions Under the Shah of Iran and the Ayatollah Khomeini
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An 8 page paper comparing the methods and views of Iran's last Shah and the Islamic cleric whose followers were instrumental in overthrowing the Shah in favor of establishing the Islamic Republic. The paper discusses political, economical and religious aspects of the nation under each leader, and concludes that in many ways, there were far more similarities between the leaders than there were differences. The differences that did exist were all-telling, however. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSIran.doc

The Revolution in Iran
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A 6 page paper which discusses why Iran is leading a worldwide Islamic revolution, why it is taking root, to some extent, in Egypt, and why the West should be wary of the spread of Islamic fundamentalism, if it should, in fact, be wary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAiranegy.wps

A Look At Pirenne’s Thesis
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A 5-page essay that explores the idea presented by Henri Pirenne’s thesis that the decline in European economics that marked the beginning of the Middle Ages began not with the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century, but instead with the rise of Islam in the seventh century. Included is the reasoning behind Pirenne’s idea as well as the reasoning of those that oppose this idea. Bibliography includes 4 sources.
Filename: LCPirene.doc