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Individual Devotion and Group Rituals in Islam

by on 05. Jan, 2007 in Islam, Middle East, World

The religion of Islam is based on the very foundations of love, respect, devotion and happiness. Islam stresses strong connections in between fellow human beings, between the body and soul, and most important of all, the bond between man and his creator, the Almighty God. My aim is to analyze, from the humanities perspective, how [...]

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Bedouins, Villagers and Urbanites

by on 13. Oct, 2006 in Islam, Middle East, SFSU, World

The Arab world is full of rich cultures and lifestyles that vary from modern to more traditional ways. Each lifestyle has its own expression and contribution to the Arab population overall. Therefore, it would be an understatement to categorize the Arab world as an area where there are only two geographical regions: the city and [...]

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