This is significant factor because military prowess led to the growth of Islam and made it an important figure in history. Islamic society was based on the ideals of ‘submission,’ which is what Islam translates to. People were united under both religion and society ideals. This rapid expansion of the Islamic Empire is definitely due to the strong moral unification of the Islamic people. In addition, religion formed strong spiritual bonds among the people as well (Craig 297).
The world’s Muslims differ substantially not only in their religious views but also in their political and social orientation, including their conceptions of government, law, and human rights; their social agenda (in particular, women’s rights and the content of education); and their propensity for violence. The defining characteristics of the main tendencies in Islam are summarized in a typology that we apply on a region-by-region basis. This methodology allows for a more precise classification of groups and for comparisons across regions and allows us to identify in a systematic way the sectors with which the United States and its allies can find common ground to promote democracy and stability and counter the influence of extremist and violent groups. Having begun to lay the foundations for what could be called a “religio-political map,” we explore the main cleavages in the Muslim world, primarily those between the Sunni and Shi’a branches of Islam and between the Arab and the non-Arab Muslim worlds and those deriving from membership in subnational communities, tribes, and clans.
Assess the view that, for minority ethnic groups, the practice of religion and membership of religious groups is mainly in the form of cultural defence (33 marks) The term ethnic minority describes a group of people that are part of a community with shared characteristics. These groups tend to hold their religious faith as an important part of their identity. Due to the increase of immigrants, mainly Asians, Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshi and Caribbean migrants, Britain soon became known for its cultural diversity and religious pluralism. Many sociologists associate religion strongly with the idea of cultural defence and the practice of religion in turn strengthens the feeling of cultural defence. However, the view fails to recognise the
Islam is important to study in a cultural diversity class since a common religion influences a culture; therefore it affects how they practice their religion. Muslims from different parts of the world will have varying philosophies despite sharing the same principle. In this paper I will compare Islam, Judaism and Christianity; I hope to clarify some points and discuss how Muslims are perceived in the United States, how Muslims are perceived in China and explain the perceptions and
The Middle East is a region rich in culture and tradition. It is true that there are the extremist that do things in the name of Allah – i.e. terrorists – but every culture and religion has its extremists. The Orient should not be judged based on what the minority does but, yes on what the majority does. In the end, Riverbend’s blog is somewhat of an eye opener to those who were not fully aware not only of the actual situation in Iraq in terms of the war but, also about how the Iraqi people live.
Cultures in Motion Discussion Paper Peter N. Stearns discusses in his book Cultures in Motion about how different cultures and religions have traveled and have created a great impact in all parts of the world. It is very interesting to learn how different cultures have traveled around the world and what are the caused of some of those cultures to decline. The interaction between cultures has caused many different results throughout history. Some cultures have adapted certain components from other cultures but often the interacting cultures have gone to war against each other. I found interesting how he says that Egypt and the Middle East contributed to Greece.
I came to the conclusion that there will always be that minority in which have negative outlooks on specific groups in society. I acknowledged that due to the fact that Australia is a multicultural country and allows for freedom of speech. Media outlets such as newspapers, journalists, actors/actresses etc have an enormous influence on public opinion. I have finally been able to accept my religion’s differences and understood that the contemporary Muslim society’s has been able to fast forward and relate to the current times and progress due to the help of women’s groups and educational public places in which offer education about other cultures. For me in the present time, education is at the top of my agenda and I as a woman am experiencing acceptance and relief from different members of
Changes and Continuities in The Islamic World During The 600s and Through The 700s. The Islamic world has remained constant in the way that its population is influenced by and follows the customs of the religion called Islam which determines their social/moral codes. However the Islamic world had changed over time as it expanded beyond its cultural territories and improved in its trade and education system. As centuries have passed in the Islamic world from 600 to 800 CE it can be determined that its changes and continuities are due to its religion, trade and political organization, as well as its gender roles and educational system. The first major change in the Islamic world from 600 to 800 CE was around 632 CE when Islam was created, a religious combination of Jewish, Christian, and Arabic faiths.
The United States of America has endless complexities when it comes to it’s national identity. Despite the fact that we like to think of our country to be driven by freedom and religion, there are many aspects of our national identity that contradict what we stand for as a nation. Immigration and education are two very contradictory aspects of national identity that some feel are a great threat to this country. Immigration is one issue that some can effectively argue is an aspect of national identity that can be of great concern to America. In a research symposium titled “Immigration and National Identity” edited by Gary M. Segura, a journalist from the University of Washington stated in his introduction, "The fight...over who is an American,
A Shared Crisis The Middle East continues to be a location largely affected by continuous violence, political unrest; as well as, the uncertainty in the quality of life for residents of these areas. Although each situation is unique in its own right; there are similar themes that connect these crises to one another in ways many may not realize. The Middle Eastern crises share numerous similarities; however, three of the blatant unifying themes are Religion, Political Disorganization, and American Involvement. Religion The most obvious theme throughout historic confrontations has been the feeling of pride that residents of these areas have for their own designated Religion. In fact, one could argue that without differences in religious culture throughout the