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In today 's society, the way sexual values are passed on varies among many families, cultures and religious group. Some people say sexual activity is okay if you love the person, other people would say it’s only okay if it’s in a marriage. It all comes down to a person’s morals and values. Latino women are not expected to be highly active in sexual activites, yet studies show that Latina women don’t exactly follow their cultures values. According to “Sexual Values and Risky Sexual Behaviors among

Roles of Women in Islam  There seems to be a big controversial issue on the roles of women in Islam. People who are not followers of the faith, believe that the roles of women compared to the men are unequal. Which holds some truth, but according to followers it is not completely correct.    Stereotypical Roles of Muslim Women  In many cases, non-Muslims looking in at the women in Islam perceive their role to be one associated with negativity. This, forces the women in the Islamic culture to be guarded

provides quality instruction in diverse fields of arts and sciences. This diversity helps the Kingdom prepare its citizens for life and work in a global economy. Education is a requirement for every Muslim, both male and female. The Holy Qur’an and the Hadith repeatedly emphasize the importance of learning. In the centuries after the birth of Islam (632 AD), Muslim states established schools, universities and libraries that were unique in the world. At a time when Europe was going through the Dark Ages

Divinity of Jesus During the eighth and ninth centuries A.D., a new emphasis began to develop within the religion of Islam. This emphasis was a reaction against the prevailing impersonal and formal nature of Islam. For many Muslims the shari‘a, while seen as necessary, failed to satisfy their deepest spiritual longings and desires. The search for deeper meaning began with a pietistic asceticism, which in turn led to the development of the popular mystical side of Islam - known as tasawwuf or

Islam is a religion based on the interpretation and application of fundamental scriptures geared towards the need of a growing, modernizing religious community. The Qur’an and the Prophet Mohammed’s Sunnah and hadith serve as the main sources for attaining religious knowledge. Scholars of Islam, Ulema, delegated a mechanism in which they can gain knowledge after they have consulted the Quran and Sunnah through ijtihad and qiyas. The flexibility with which they can use reason, ijtihad, and analogies

1. Mecca was considered both an important religious and economic center because as well as being a caravan city, it was also the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad and the religion of Islam. 2. The Ka’ba was a pilgrimage site for followers of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The cubical shrine was associated with stories of Jews and Christians in which Abraham was believed to be the builder of the Ka’ba. In addition, Meccans believed a site outside Mecca was the location where God asked Abraham

Being a Muslim in America country is a struggle, and ever since 9/11, things have taken a turn for Muslims. When Trump was elected president, the discrimination against Muslims has grown stronger. People need to be educated about Muslim culture and eliminate the perception that every Muslim is a “terrorist.” The community I am looking towards on the University of Kentucky campus is the MSA. The MSA is the Muslim Student Association and their goal is to promote Islam and teach us all about the peaceful

1. AIMS AND QUESTIONS The question of this research is how women experienced and governed by Indonesian Islamic Inheritance Law, especially on the term Kalalah where the absence of male children became a significant issue. This issue was derived from the different interpretation on Al-Qur’an 4:12 and 4:176 : “And for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no child. But if they have a child, for you is one-fourth of what they leave, after any bequest they [may have] made or debt. And

With 1.5 billion followers worldwide, the religion of Islam is the second most popular religion over the entire globe, and follows a strict set of rules derived from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, a messenger of God, or Allah. Founded in 622 C.E. (also known as A.D.) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam is a strictly monotheistic religion that drew inspiration from earlier religions like Christianity and Judaism. It is divided into three different sections- the Sunni, Shi’a and Sufi sects. The Qur’an

Ramadan is a special time in the Muslim community as it holds a valuable position in their hearts and minds. It is believed that during this time the blessings of Allah are bounteously bestowed to the followers of the Islamic faith. Each night, the mosques all over the world are stuffed with Muslims listening and reciting the Quran. Ramadan is a special event that occurs on the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar which is based on the sighting of the new moon. This month is fundamentally