PHIL 2010 - Lipinski: Islam

The Clashing Religions at Turbulent Times" describes the tragic relationship between the Islamic Civilization and the West throughout history to the present day

Article explaining the connection between how one copes with "death anxiety" in relation to how spiritually active they are.

This article discusses the holy Qur'an and how the final trial of human life will take place on the Day of Judgment.

Article explaining the positive affects of spirituality on the elderly

The goal of this article is to contribute toward the wider discussion of the inter-relation between the Islamic Allah and Biblical God.

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(Full text not available) nformation is offered on the workshop titled "Islam, Urban Life and the Production of (Moral) Norms" held at Zentrum Moderner Orient in Berlin, Germany form May 26-27, 2016. Topics, including the moral norms of the Muslim sect Ahmadiyya, the relationship between the Indonesian state and Islam, celebrating Ramadan in Yogyakarta, Indonesia shopping malls and urbanization in Pakistan, are discussed.

Study was conducted to design and validate “an Islamic religious spiritual health training model for patients.”

Islam has a long history in the United States. While the first two waves of Muslims came from Africa, often on slave ships, followers of Islam later came from the Middle East, Asia, and southern Europe. In addition, many Americans have converted to Islam. Although some Americans blamed Islam for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, American Muslims condemned the attacks. Islam is a peaceful religion, and its followers are well-educated, successful people who contribute positively to America.

Article explaining how the Muraqaba can be used to treat mental health challenges.

New York Times article from 2001

This article attempts to elaborate key concepts of the Quran and Sunnah teachings that reveal imperative values for environmental sustainability.

A professor who specializes in Islamic studies and Middle Eastern history explains the practices and meaning of Ramadan.
From the New York Times

New York Times Op-Ed

The Islamic revival in Israel has attracted the attention of scholars from various fields, who have tried to understand its impact on the local Muslim minority. The article illuminates basic flaws in the study of Islam and Muslims in Israel and suggests additional research directions that may enrich this subject-matter.

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Book review - not available full text

Book review

Book review

Book review

Book review

With fundamentalism sweeping the Islamic world, is there a chance for a moderate, democratic voice to be heard? This disturbing film captures the intensity of Islamic fundamentalists and the willingness of extremists to eliminate anyone with an opposing point of view.

Film about the background to Islamic fundamentalism.

slam has 1.6 billion followers around the world - so perhaps its where host Tevya will find the answers he's looking for. He starts out with a visit to the Taric Islamic Centre where he learns why it is important to cleanse himself before prayer, what Halal is, an introduction to the history of Muhammad and the devotion it takes to be a Muslim.