Religion Essays

Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar popularly known as Akbar the great was considered as the greatest among the rulers of the Mughal Empire because of his great contributions during his reign (“Akbar, Jalaluddin Muhammad”).

The first influx of Muslims into Africa was during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad in which a group of citizens from Mecca fled to Ethiopia to escape prosecution. Islam swept across North Africa very early after the death of Muhammad, spreading from Egypt in the 7th century reaching all the way to the Atlantic […]

According to the Caribbean scholar Edward Kamau Brathwaite (1974) Creolization is the process through which the various groups in the Caribbean society absorb each other’s cultural product. Our Caribbean culture as we know it today was born out of many different cultures as the Jamaican national motto reads ‘Out of Many One People’. This change […]

The crusades are a series of nine Holy wars that lasted about 200 years. In 1096, serfs, knights, lords, and the pope were a part of the crusades. Later ended in 115 years making the year 1291. The crusades were a fight for Holy Land between the Christians in Europe and the Muslims in the […]

Colonialism is the policy of domination pursued by the European powers starting in the fifteenth century and extending to the mid twentieth century. During this period European countries began to exert their control over large parts of the world. The Spanish and Portuguese founded colonies in what was to become known as Latin America. Britain […]

The National Day of Brunei Darussalam is celebrated annually on the 23rd of February. It is ultimately a significant day for every Brunei citizens. The national day is celebrated nationwide. This essay will discuss how the National day creates a sense of identity, community and how it brings the whole country together as a nation. […]

Iran is a third world country and the most ancient one among the world’s nations. Iran economy relies on oil exports. Iran in the twentieth century has experienced twice time of poplar revolutions. People of Iran whether live inside or outside the country demand secularity and free democracy, freedom and human rights. More than 2 […]

During the period of 300CE-1450CE, trade relations between Africa and Eurasia underwent significant changes while also maintaining certain constants. The main objective of establishing trade connections was to acquire necessary goods for sustenance and increase wealth, irrespective of geographical disparities. However, there was a shift in the specific commodities traded, such as gold, salt, indigo, […]

Islamic finance and banking systems are based on the concepts, ideology and principles of Islamic code of law which is referred to as Shari’ah. Islamic economics is an autonomous and complete system of economics which relies on Shari’ah and disregards the use of interest in financial transactions. Interest is referred to as Riba in Islamic […]

1. Islamic Banking & Finance 1.1 Introduction to Islamic Banking Islam is not just a great monotheistic religion that signifies submission to Allah’s (God’s) will, it also is a system that affects all aspects life. Islamic teachings prescribe a code of conduct that governs the every day life of human beings in all its manifestations […]

The Friday prayer at the mosque or salatul Jumu’ah is an essential part of the practice of Salat and the life of a Muslim believer and holds special significance for both the individual and Islamic community and is considered one of the blessings with which the Muslim nation has been endowed as “the best day…(as) […]

According to writer Stanly Cohen, stereotypes have existed since the rise of mass media. Many people believe that the media greatly contributes to the perpetuation of stereotypes in our society. An illustration of this can be seen in the documentary “The Bronze Screen,” which demonstrates how Hollywood consistently portrays Latinos negatively, resulting in challenges for […]

Rabbaniyyah means Godliness. Based on the Quran, “Be your worshippers of Him Who is truly the Cherisher of all: For you have taught the Book and you have studied it earnestly. ” It is stated that Rabbaniyyah has two aspects. First, godliness of the purpose of life which means all Muslims are obliged to perform […]

1. Why was Barbie popular in both France and Middle East? One of the reasons why Barbie was so popular in both France and Middle East is because most people living in those countries are able to afford such a high priced doll for their little kids. It also acts as a status symbol for […]

Malaysia is a modern Muslim nation with its cultures grown from a potpourri of ethnic mixes derived from some of the world’s oldest civilization with the majority of its people embracing Islam as their religion. Despite of Islam being the country’s main religion, the minority of its people are still able to practice other religions […]

In the earlier part of the 20th century, it was common that boys significantly outperformed girls in schools. Be it in Brunei or in other countries, the number of male students as compared to female students was astronomical. However, it was only after the realisation of the importance of education and academic qualification apart from […]

The investigation of animals has a long history, which can be traced back to ancient Egypt in the 3rd Century B.C. as documented in ancient records. During this era, a philosopher scientist utilized animals as experimental subjects to investigate bodily functions. Over time, the use of animals for research has greatly expanded. Presently, research laboratories […]

The objective of the study is to explain the Islamic economic in general and public finance in particular which is aligned with the development of Islamic economy in today’s world. The literature in Islamic public finance is rich both in terms of coverage as well as scope of analytical content. Islamic public finance has been […]

Were the crusades caused primarily by religious devotion or by desire for political and economic gain? Christians and Muslims fought in a series of wars for nearly 200 years. The drive to gain control of the Holy Land was the biggest motivation. Christians wanted the Holy Land because this was where Jesus lived. The Muslims […]

According to the teachings of the Qu’ran, Muslims believe in treating all animals with respect and providing them with proper care. The objective is to slaughter animals in a way that minimizes their pain. This involves cutting the jugular vein to allow the blood to drain from the animal. The recent announcement of Quick, a […]

Pakistan was established based on the vision of Iqbal and the leadership of Jinnah. This resulted in the formation of a democratic nation, providing Muslims in the subcontinent with their own homeland. These remarkable individuals played a crucial role in turning an idea into reality. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a source of inspiration for all […]

In this paper I will be giving my personal analysis on two distinct Islamic architectural structures that have some similarities as well as some differences that complement each other even though they may be from opposite ends of the empire or building technique and even sometimes have a personal touch subject to the architect themself […]