The Importance of the Qur'an
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This 14 page paper examines the Qur'an in light of Islam. How important is the Qur'an as compared with other documents? Why are there different interpretations? Many questions posed by a student are answered in a thoughtful examination of this very important religious document. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA449Qur.rtf

India And Pakistan: Discord Involving Kashmir
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7 pages in length. As the discord between and among India, Pakistan and Kashmir continues, it can readily be argued that Kashmiri officials have grown tiresome of the perpetual battle. Much of the ongoing concern is focused squarely upon the nuclear bomb tests that have taken place between the ever-feuding India and Pakistan; indeed, the world held its breath when India conducted several nuclear bomb tests last year. Not to be outdone, Pakistan retaliated by detonating its own nuclear bomb test just a few days later. As a result of this blatant show of force between two nations that have a long history of discord, national leaders all across the globe imposed sanctions to clearly state their opposition to such terrorist acts. However, Kashmir has forever been powerless to assert its desires. The writer discusses the discord between and among India, Pakistan and Kashmir. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCkasmr.wps

Arabs And Africans: Historic Relationship
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses that a significant part of the historical relationship between Arabs and Africans can be traced back to religious discord and the introduction of Islam. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCarab1.wps

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

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