The Fall of the Abbasids
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the fall of the Islam Abbasids from beginning to end. Bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: PCabbasi.doc

The Koran [Qu'ran] / An Overview
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This 10 page paper explores the basic tenets of the Koran/Qur'an as followed by Muslims. Discussion includes the Prophet Mohammad, his revelations, the recording of the Prophet's messages and also his sayings, the basic principles of Islam and the basic actions the Muslim is expected to follow. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Koranq.wps

The Mahdinate in Frank Herbert's Dune
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The first time a person sits down to read the science fiction odyssey Dune by Frank Herbert it is more than possible that the reader will be overwhelmed by the amount of information and the depth of the characterizations - as well as the extensive amount of religious symbolism used throughout the story. This 5 page paper examines the thesis that Herbert utilized the mythical origins of the Islamic belief of the Mahdi, or Messiah, as the basic theme for Dune. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KThtdune.wps

The Significance of Islam
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This 5 page research paper traces the origins of the Islam religion and influence as a social, military and political power from its beginnings up until the 18th Century. Some comparisons are made between the establishment of Islamic empires and those established by the Christians in the New World. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Islamsig.wps

Women and Modesty in Islam
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This 20 page paper considers the use of the hijab in the Islamic traditions and the concept of modesty. This paper defines the correlation between modesty and the teachings of Islam and the concept of modesty as it relates to both cultural and social elements. This paper defines the notion of modesty as it is shaped by a view of modesty and the elements that support this premise and the view of Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: MHIslwom.wps

Nation of Islam
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A 7 page paper which discusses the Nation of Islam in relationship to its religious structure. Information regarding history, theology, and other various aspects of the religion are addressed. Essentially, this religion is ever changing, depending upon the current leader of the religion. Presently the leader is Louis Farrakhan and he has, perhaps more than anyone in the religion’s history, changed the religion dramatically over the years. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAfarrak.wps

IRANIANS in the United States
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This 5 page paper discusses that Iranian school textbooks teach that Iranians are only in the boundaries of the country. There is no mention of Iranians outside of Iran, and there is no mention of a single female role model. However in folklore it is said that, ``Iranians are like water in a vase. If the vase is a globe, they become a globe; if the vase is long-necked, they become long- necked.'' Resolving this duality, or living within it, is the challenge presented to Iranians who are now living within the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBiran.doc.

The Origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrast the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam by determining how, where and when these religions emerged and by describing their relationship to each other. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Jciorig.wps

A Comparison of Islam and Christianity
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This 9 page paper compares and contrasts the religious beliefs of Islam as compared to those of Christianity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Islchris.wps