Impact of Crusades on Islamdom
Please explain to me in easy to comprehend language the good/bad impact of the Crusades on Islamdom.
Adab -training, views, contribution, role in Abbasid period.
Please explain to me the Adab's attitutde toward religion, literature, and philosophy; what was his training; and what did they really do to contribute to society and tell me what their role in the Abbasid period if you can. Thanks.
Sunni orthodoxy during 12th century
An explanation of the reasons for the revival of Sunni orthodoxy during the 12th century and how it affect the central lands of Islam.
"Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman" by W. Montgomery Watt - A Book Review
This is a complete book review of W. Montgomery Watt's "Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman." In his review, Dr. Ferguson explores the book's thesis, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of Watt's analyses.
A brief review of "An Introduction to Shi'i Islam: The History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi'ism", by Moojan Momen (Yale University Press, 1985), xxii, 397. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this brief review, Dr. Ferguson surveys the organization of the work and covers the most important strengths and weaknesses of the au ...continues
"Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry", by R. Stephen Humphreys - A Book Review
A full review of "Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry", by R. Stephen Humphreys, Rev. edition (Princeton University Press, 1991), xiv, 401. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In his review, Dr. Ferguson surveys the material presented in the work and analyzes its importance to students of Islamic and Middle Eastern histor ...continues
"A History of Medieval Islam", by J.J. Saunders - A Book Review
A review of "A History of Medieval Islam", by J.J. Saunders (Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1965), xv, 219. Review by Dr. Paul-Thomas Ferguson. In this review, Dr. Ferguson surveys the material covered in the work and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the author's arguments.
Why do many Muslims around the world today consider the United states to be anti-Islamic?
See attached file for full problem description. Can someone explain to me in general terms specifically why is their so much turmoil between the Sunnis, Shi'ites, and Kurds living in Iraq. Here's what I would like to have as a breakdown/format for whomever decides to answer these questions. Please answer these questions ...continues
please please help me Tenets of faith (PLEASE HELP)
Explain how artistic expression reflects the basic tenets of the islamic faith in the following examples. 1) Architecture a) Mosque b) Minarets 2) Persian poetry a) relationship of lost lovers b) celebration of spring 3) Music and dance a) Turkish whirling dervishes b) sufi dancing Thank you so much for your he ...continues
