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.
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Paper Title: The Breakdown of Islamic Civilization

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.
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Paper Title: The Five Pillars of Islam

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.
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Paper Title: Changing Societal Roles: Women in Saudi Arabia and the United States

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.
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Paper Title: Islam in Egypt vs. Nigeria

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.
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Paper Title: Islamic Women in Egypt and Nigeria

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
Paper Title: Conditions Under the Shah of Iran and the Ayatollah Khomeini

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.
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Paper Title: The Revolution in Iran

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
Paper Title: A Look At Pirenne’s Thesis

African-American and Jewish Relations
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A 15 page research paper that focuses the opinions of black educators and writers, Cornel West, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Manning Marable Michael Eric Dyson, who offer an alternative to the hatred espoused by Black separatist leaders such as Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan and his followers. In so doing, these educators and writers indicate how all of the ethnic elements of the nation can achieve a better future through cooperation and multicultural understanding. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: African-American and Jewish Relations

Aishah Abd al Rahman and the Cause of Women’s Liberation
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A 6 page paper examining the life of this important twentieth-century Islamic writer and teacher. It looks at her contributions to the field of historical research as well as the way she has inspired countless young Muslim women to follow in her footsteps. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Aishah Abd al Rahman and the Cause of Women’s Liberation