Mariama Ba's So Long a Letter / The Picture of Women in Islamic Culture
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In Mariama Ba's work So Long a Letter, Ba creates two central and strong female characters who contradict the standard role of women in African communities dominated by Islamic doctrines, like that of Senegal. This 3 page paper provides a concise overview of the elements in Ba's novel that support this supposition. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Basolo1.wps

Muhammad
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the life and teachings of Muhammad, the prophet instrumental for the spread of Islam. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Muhamm.wps

Muslims & Mawlid / Should The Prophet's Birthday Be Celebrated ?
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An 8 page research paper which examines the controversy in the Muslim world as to whether or not the mawlid, a religious holiday in honor of the Prophet's birthday should be celebrated. The writer gives a thorough discussion of the issues involved along with a brief look at other Islamic mawlid celebrations. Bibliography contains 5 sources.
Filename: Mawlids.wps

Mysticism, Saints, and Fana in Islam
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A 5 page paper on the concept of mysticism in Islam. The writer describes how mysticism was begun by the Sufis and how the concept of Fana was articulated by three of its saints: al-bistami, al-junayd, and al-hallaj. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Islamf.wps

The Development of Islamic Modernism
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9 pages in length. An insightful essay on Islamic Modernism as it began in the 19th century preceded by movements to improve the political and economic situations of the Muslim world. The belief and works of Sayyid Jamal al-Din-Al-Afghani, Shaykh Muhammad 'Abduh, and Sayyid Ahmad Khan are discussed in great detail as are the various sociopolitical conditions and factors that facilitated their philosophies and movements. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Islamte2.wps

The Effects of Imperialism on Moroccan Women
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A 5 page discussion of the remnants of imperialism which remain among contemporary Islamic women in Morocco. Discusses the discrimination and even abuse which are such an unfortunate part of Moroccan culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmoroco.wps

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