Islamic Alchemy : A 10 page research paper on the this early
form of chemistry plus the mystical implications it held for its
adherents as well as its influence on Western culture.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Alchemy.wps

Islam & The Baptism Of Europe : A 3 page essay on the
relationship of the five pillars of Islam to the Baptism of Europe
and the effect of Neoplatonism on the growth of both Islam and
Christianity. One cited reference. Islam.wps

A Comparison of Islam and Christianity : This 9 page paper
compares and contrasts the religious beliefs of Islam as
compared to those of Christianity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Islchris.wps

Islamic Liberation & The Meaning of Life : A 6 page paper
on the Islamic religion. The writer describes what the Islamic
religion is and emphasizes what the meaning of life is for
Muslims. The paper also hints at why or why not Muslims are
liberated. No Bibliography. Lifeman.wps

The Breakdown of Islamic Civilization : A short 4 page
essay describing some of the historic socio-political events that
led to the division of the Islamic empire and the creation of such
a marked disparity between Arabs and Muslims. Described is
the way that non-Arabs demanded religious legitimacy since it
seemed so impossible to be suppressed by people who claimed
to believe in the same brotherhood and unity ideals as them. No
Bibliography. Islamciv.wps

Muslims & Mawlid / Should The Prophet’s Birthday Be
Celebrated ? : An 8 page research paper which examines the
controversy in the Muslim world as to whether or not the
mawlid, a religious holiday in honor of the Prophet’s birthday
should be celebrated. The writer gives a thorough discussion of
the issues involved along with a brief look at other Islamic
mawlid celebrations. Bibliography contains 5 sources.
Mawlids.doc

Americans & Hui Muslims / A Cultural Comparison :
A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the culture of
the Hui Muslims and that of Americans. Although the culture
of America is far more complex an issue than that of the
particular group of Chinese Muslims, a general comparison
and contrast is involved, which illustrates that, even though
there are scattered issues which illustrate different aspects,
the majority of the issues illustrate vast similarities in the
cultures. While this may be directly related to religion to some
extent, the differences are, more than likely, attributable to the
basic and essential qualities that are inherent in history and
culture’s involvement in such. For individual cultures appear to
follow a similar path in the evolution of their unique cultures.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Amhuimus.wps

The Hui Muslim Of China – A Culture Unlike Anything In
The U.S. : This 7 page report discusses the Hui Muslims of
northwest China. Muslim separatists want to recover or liberate
the land they call “East Turkistan.” Violence has broken out in
what the Chinese government has referred to as
“counter-revolutionary rebellion.” There are some vague
parallels between the Hui and the African American and Native
American cultures of the U.S. that are very briefly mentioned.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Hui.wps

Hui Muslims / Their Culture Verses “Mainstream”
American Culture : A 7 page exploration of the definition of
culture as it relates to the Hui Muslims of China and the
“mainstream” American culture. Proposes that the biggest
difficulty in such an overview is the definition of “mainstream.”
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Huimusli.wps

Ramadan / Fasting's Impact Upon Muslim Diabetics :
7 pages in length. The extensive fasting performed during the
holy months of Ramadan may have its roots firmly planted in
the individual's spiritual development; however, for the diabetics
who practice this sacred tradition, it poses grave consequences
to their ability to effectively manage the disease. It is a known
fact that the one aspect of diabetes that cannot be overlooked is
the ability to eat small amounts several times a day. Without
the appropriate levels of proteins and sugars available to the
system, the fasting diabetic only serves to severely complicate
his or her condition, ultimately threatening the chances for
survival. The writer discusses the fasting of Ramadan as it
relates to Muslim diabetics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
TLCramdn.wps
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