social equality of the sexes, is becoming a worldwide phenomenon supported by the most powerful and influential women. However, some countries such as Saudi Arabia still deprive women of such equality. Women are still not allowed to drive and are required to have a male guardian. Some Saudi women have spoken against their countries laws, and others do not support changing women’s roles because they think of Saudi Arabia as a purely Islamic country. There is no doubt Saudi Arabia holds a great place
Islam and feminism are two of the main issues that are often raised and debated in intellectual discourses when it comes to Islam. According to the Free Dictionary (n.d.), feminism is defined as the belief in or advocacy of women’s social, political and economic rights, especially those that surround the equality of the sexes. The 21st century feminism is considered as radical feminism as it views patriarchy as the cause of oppression on women. Moreover, it also opposes the existing social and political
COMPARISON OF NATIONALIST MOVEMENTS BETWEEN INDONESIA AND PHILIPPINE INTRODUCTION. The beginning of the 20th century was a time of awareness movement of nationalism in countries in Asia. Nationalism is a feeling of love will race and Country to free the homeland from occupiers of involving the release of economic and foreign culture. Based on Chukwu (2000), point out that “nationalism a patriotic feeling which brings an oppressed, but related people together to demand for their independence. It
organized as a ‘peaceful protest’ by the Islamist women groups against world beauty pageant contests and established as an Islamic parallel in the line of Halal certification which is the Islamic parallel for the quality standards like ISO, TQM, Six Sigma etc. In 2013 the World Muslimah competition gained momentum after their cultivation of public anger and criticism of the bikini-show of the world beauty pageants which is seen as an objectification of the women. The Muslimah is seen as an Islamic counterpart
Humanism never encourages dogmas of all kinds, particularly religious dogmas because they ultimately tend to negate compassion. It does not admit forced conversion because it is against man’s fundamental right of freedom of faith, speech and thinking. Leen Evan Goodman in Islamic Humanism, (p-155) referred that Qur’an allows conversion, but it should not be done forcefully, “There is no compulsion in religion” (Qur’an2: 256). Many early and medieval Muslim thinkers pursued humanist, rational and
Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) life is very much the same. It’s been hundreds of years now but his life is still under discussion and is being uncovered from every single aspect and the road is infinite. Holy prophet (P.B.U.H) led an exemplary life which is a role model to not only Muslims but for the entire mankind. Prophet Hood is considered to be an easy, lavish and rewarding journey in the eyes of Non-Muslims but that’s not the reality, the reality is much murkier. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) had a very humanistic
“Paradise Beneath Her Feet: How Women Are Transforming the Middle East” by Isobel Coleman, is a book that depicts the life of women and women’s rights in the Middle East. In this book Coleman uses countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iraq to help her portray how women live in parts on the Middle East where religion plays a large role. In my book review however, I will focus on three of those five states which she mentions, and these are Iran, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia
integration and national unity in the Malaysian context. For example, proficiency in many languages can understand others and be understood by others. Inability to use a language is a great stumbling block to participation in and affiliation to a speech community. Hence, Knowledge of other local languages and dialect is an added boon for social interaction and racial integration in a multilingual
Definition of Modesty: Modesty basically means to adopt the way of life according to the teaching of Islam. Islam teaches its followers to stay away from sin and not to be showy arrogant and feel pride. Modesty also means to be good in deeds and stay away from pride. Adopt the concept of decency and moderation. Islam teaches moderation in all the day to day business of a man such as in his speech, manner, dress and total attitude and behavior towards life. It is shyness, simplicity and humility about
blaming it due to the propaganda made by unknown agencies. Moreover, the extremist use the name of religion, specifically Islam, to justify their actions like what had been done by IS and al-Qaeda. They claimed that they are striving the real jihad by attacking the non-Muslims. This eventually grows the fear among non-Muslims toward Muslims without knowing the truth that Islam has nothing to do with extremism and