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The complete Shedding Light on Islam
collection consists of over 100 articles (avg. 2,000 words per
article) in 10 sections highlighting Islamic history, culture,
religion, politics, terrorism, views on women, and more. Here we
present 6 articles for AOL@SCHOOL users.
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What is Islam?
Islam, a great monotheistic religion, provides spiritual and moral
life, and cultural and sometimes national identity, to more than a
billion people. In the mass media, Islam and Muslims are
frequently depicted as the "other" in global politics and cultural
warfare.
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Islamic Approach to Development
The Islamic approach to development is to reconcile moral and
religious values with economic advancement. The growing importance
of Islam insistently demands a greater degree of understanding of
this faith on the part of the West.
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Rise of Islam in Central Asia
The republics are looking to Islam to help reinforce local
identity in the process of nation building. The emergence of an
independent Central Asia after 150 years of Russian and Bolshevik
colonialism and imperialism has brought a whole region of the
globe back into the world of Islam.
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Belonging in the West
Multiple challenges and concerns arise from the presence of
ever-growing Muslim communities within Western society. When
Daniel Pipes sounded the alarm: "The Muslims Are Coming! The
Muslims Are Coming!" in the November 19, 1990...
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Joining the Debate
Muslim women participate in the discussion of the many roles they
may play in building a vital Islamic society for the next century.
Many important issues crowd the agenda of Muslims trying to build
a strong Islamic society for the twenty-first century.
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Binding Religion and Politics
The relationship between Islam and literature, both secular and
religious, is old, complex, and intimate. The mere mention of
Islam and literature invokes a complex set of issues and ideas
spanning centuries and continents.
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