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The Resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism : Its implications to the Western world

Islam has been perceived by many Western nations and non-Muslims around the world as a religion that promote terrorism and conflict. The various factors need to be highlighted which resulted to the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism. The exposure to Islamic practice or way of life are being introduced globally hoping to have a better understanding of the Islamic religion amongst the westerners and non-muslims.

The phenomena of Islamic resurgence occur throughout the world in this century are much discussed. The efforts has been taken to expose the Islamic religion, its perception on Islam widely known by the mass media. The effect of colonialism has also given a false perception by non-muslims. Although in the west much of this perception of Islam has been the product of historic misconceptions and disinformation dating back to the 11th century Crusade, the anti-west and Khomeyni-led Iranian Revolution of 1979.

Throughout the eighties, neither the public nor the media in the west had the time or perhaps the willingness to learn more about Islam. Islam then was given extremely bad coverage which associated it with terrorist activities undertaken by isolated groups or individuals.

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The Resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism : Its implications to the Western world

After the collapse of Soviet Union and the end of Cold War, many westerners perceived Islamic fundamentalism as a new threat to the western world. As such there have been a lot of misconceptions about Islam. This research paper try to find out why such misconception exist and is Islam really a threat to the "new world order"?

Most of the acedemics facts and datas of this research were obtained from secondary publications. The result of the research proved that Islam is actually a religion of peace and pose no threat to anybody. Neutral Christian scholars such as John L. Esposito, Daniel Pipes and William Watt Montgomery tend to agree to this fact. The bad image of Islam were mostly portrayed by the Zionists because by presenting Islam as evil and Muslims as loathsome they try to justify their immoral usurpation and annexation of the Arab land. The Zionist intended to camouflage their violence and oppression by depicting their enemies (mostly Arab Muslims) as aggressors. This is why most Palestinians and Arabs real freedom fighters who resists the Israelis evil conducts were invariably described in the western media as 'terrorist', 'militants' and 'extremism'.

The resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism is due to muslims believe that Islam is away of life and its teaching is compatible to modernity and time. The western way of life is no more suitable and is regarded as an alien to Islamic civilization today. The Quran and the sunnah are the guidance to mankind that will led to the best way of life in this world and the world hereafter.

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The resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism and its implication to the Western world

This paper discusses the growing Western interest in Islam and the causes that lead to the interest. It elaborates on the meaning of the terms Islamic resurgence, Islamic fundamentalism and its differences with the term Islamic militancy with explanation on the manifestations of the resurgence.

Islamic history from the seventh century to the nineteenth century is explained, for the readers to appreciate and understand the rise and fall of the Islamic Empires and its causes. Responses by the muslims towards colonialism that followed after the downfall of the Ottoman Empire and how the responses lead to rhe emergence of Islamic movements is also highlighted.

The paper then discusses in detail the early resurgence. Syed Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, Muhamad Abduh in Egypt and Sir Muhammad Iqbal in the Indian subcontinent were a few names that were mentioned as the early reformers of Islam. It also elaborates on the formation and influence of the Muslim Brotherhood founded by Hassan al-Banna and Jamaat-i-Islami founded by Abul Ala Mawdudi. It goes on to elaborate on the end of colonial rule and domination in muslim countries and the paths taken by these countries in nation building in the post-colonial era. The realization of the ineffectiveness of Western ideologies and systems in the sixties and seventies was the turning point for the resurgence. The resurgence then escalates with the Iranian Revolution.

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The resurgent of Islamic Fundamentalism : Its Implication to the Western world

Islam is the religion of truth. It is the embodiment of the code of life which God, the creator and the Lord of the universe has revealed for the guidance of mankind. Islam in an Arabic word and denotes submission, surrender and obedience. A religion Islam stands for complete submission and obedience to Allah. The other literal meaning of the word Islam is 'peace' and the signifies that one can achieve real peace of body and of mind only through submission and obedience to Allah.

The basic Islamic concept is that the entire universe was created by God, whom Islam calls Allah and who is the Lord and the sovereign of the universe. He is the Lord of the universe which He alone sustains. He created man and appointed for each human being a fixed period of life which he is to spend upon the earth.

The western generalisation of the issue when dealing with Islam is to a degree it leaves the impression that Islam is and should be always associated with violence and all muslims are fundamentalist in its negative meaning. Muslims and Christians in the past never really enjoyed a peaceful relationship beginning with the expansion of muslim empire and the conquest of Spain in the 7th century and later on by the Christian crusaders invading the muslim countries in the middle East. That has influenced the orientalists in their writings about muslims and Islam which widened the distance between the cultures.

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The retirement process: Making the person and cultural meanings malleable

New retirees engaged in reorganization of self and social identity by work in special projects involving physical labor to demolish and rebuild backyards and household interiors.

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The rights of employees in shariah law perspective

Islamic concept of al-'ibadah and al-'amal al-salih are interrelated...

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The rise of agriculture in South Sulawesi before 1600

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The rise of Makassar

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The rise of the dollar and Indonesia's monetary system

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The rising of India

From its inception, the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies [ISEAS] had, as part of its overall thrust and activities...

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The risky future of youth politics in Indonesia

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The role and meaning of susto in Mexican Americans' explanatory model of type 2 diabetes

Examines the role and meaning of susto(fright) in Mexican Americans' explanatory model of type 2 diabetes.

The role of Ashaari Muhammad in Arqam's early dovelopment

" Like Anwar Ibrahim who was closely associated with ABIM, Ashaari Muhammad played a significant and crucial role in derecting and ..."

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The Role of Caste in the Migration of Indian Tamils to Malaya

Jurnal ini membincangkan bagaimana sistem kasta mempengaruhi corak migrasi masyarakat Tamil dari India ke Tanah Melayu, termasuk jenis pekerjaan yang diambil dan penempatan komuniti. Ia menyorot peranan kasta dalam struktur sosial, integrasi komuniti, serta sumbangan ekonomi dan sosial mereka dalam pembangunan Malaya semasa era kolonial.

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The Role of Epigraphist in Museology

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The role of language in promoting heritage

This paper attempts to analyse the role of language in promoting heritage...

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The role of manufacturing in labour absorption :
Absorption : Indonesia during the 1970s

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The Role of Photography in Research and Documentation

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The role of struggle organizations in the Indonesian revolution

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The Role of Struggle Organizations Mass Movements in the Indonesian Revolution

Problems and Perspective
One of the fascinating periods in modern Indonesian history is the first years of the existenee of the Republic of Indonesia...

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The role of the opposition : An individual can make a difference a conversation with zaitun (Toni) Kasim - an independent view

As i had never met the lady before, and knew her only by her reputation as an outspoken human right...

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The role of the Partai Nasional Indonesia (PNI) during the october coup of 1965 and general election of 1971

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The role of transmigration in the development of the Indonesian Nation during 80 Years

The roles of Muslims and non-muslims

" One of the long-stranding problems in Islamic historiography is the lack of attentiveness to non-muslim voice in the overall historical narrative."

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The roles of the security forces in the first Malayan emergency, An analysis

By the end of February 1948, the MCP began their offensive by conducting hostilities, strikes and the intimidation of the people. During this period the BMA were collecting evidence against the Communist activities to curb the insurrection. Finally the government decided upon the State of Emergency to fight against the insurgents on 16 June 1948 with the killing of three Europeans managers in Sungai Siput, Perak and other series of murders and acts of sabotage happening in Malaya. Various actions were taken by the government to boost the security forces strength including the forming of Home Guard and the expansion of the police force such as the Special Constable, the Auxiliary Police, the Jungle Squads and the Special Branch. The Royal Air Force was also diversifying its role with the introduction of helicopters and its employment had enhanced the deployment of troops and air transportation of foods and equipment deep inside the jungle.

The government through Lt Gen Sir Harold Briggs introduced the Briggs Plan to deter and control the population from giving supports to the insurgents in new settlement areas called 'New Villages'. In 1952, the ground operations were intensified when Sir Gerald Templer took over command as the Director of Operation. He emphasized on 'Hearts and Mind' operation to get the support from the population in fighting against the insurgents. During this period the security forces were able to kill nearly 2,340 communists while the security forces suffered 937 killed. Finally on 17 July 1960, the government officially declared the end of the first emergency in Malaya.

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The Royal Nobat of Kedah, Malaysia

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The nobat is the ensemble of the Malaysian sultanate. This thesis focuses on the ensemble in the northern state of Kedah. Today , the Malay Peninsula is the only region in the Isl amic world where this ensemble may sti11 be found. The nobat and its performance mark all royal occasions in Malaysia. In particular, in a language area where "being crowned" is substituted by "being drummed into kingship," dinobatkan, the Malay monarch is understood to be installed "by way of the nobat." Malay historiography declares that a monarch is not legitimate until enthroned by the nobat, after which he then rules

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The Royal Wedding

Perkahwinan Diraja Kesultanan Brunei.

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The sabah claim and the corregidor affair : a crisis episode in malaysia-phlippine relations

The protracted Malaysia-Philippine dispute over Sabah finally reached crisis proportions in early 1968...

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The safety net of the safety net: How federally qualified health centers "Subsidize" Medicaid managed care

The impact of neoliberalism and welfare reform on the delivery of Medicaid, specifically how the advent of MMC has been wrought with contradictions.

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The school and the community : SJKC Damansara : larger picture, broader concern

Imagine this situation. Your neighbour's kids have been coming to watch TV in your house. For them and your own kids...

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The Scope of Malay Philology Studies by SITI HAWA Haji Salleh

Explains the scope of Malay philology, including the study, preservation, and interpretation of classical Malay manuscripts and literature.

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The Second Gulf War - Meeting the purpose of war

In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait and the United States (US) pressured the United Nations (UN) to condemn Iraq for its aggression. The Security Council was asked to take the necessary steps to isolate Iraq from the rest of the world. Resolution 678 on the use of force was passed unless Iraq withdrew its forces by 15 January 1991 deadline. However, Iraq failed to meet the deadline. On Friday 18 January 1991, reports of initial attacks on Iraq by US air strikes were published throughout the world. Regardless of the rightness or wrongness of the issues, the world was then closer to the use of nuclear weapons than any time since the Cuban Missile crisis.

However, in the Second Gulf War, despite the victory of the US led- Coalition force, Iraq was made to suffer an economic sanction for almost six years.

Clausewitz also quoted that war is a continuation of policy by other means. This statement has been thoroughly considered and many realists thought that war has been an underlying interstate behaviour. Clausewitz was writing about war and was taking the Napoleanic wars as the example of his great days. He (Clausewitz) was not thinking of other alternatives-that is the ways of continuing policy without resulting in a military conflict. Only later that the world realize the other options of pursuing diplomacy or applying economic pressure. However, other more subversive techniques such as the use of propaganda and terrorism are arguably also variable means to political ends. This paper tends to consider the role of force in the 1991 Gulf War in relation to the alternatives available, so as to determine both their relative effectiveness and the part played by necessity - in the decision making process on both sides prior to considering the purpose of the war itself. Before concluding, the possibility of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) applying Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) a conflict resolution in pursuing peace in the Middle East will be examined.

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The security aspect of energy in the 1980s : an Indonsian view

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The security aspects of energy resources

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The security of sea lanes in the Asian-Pacific region :
The prospects for regional co-operation

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The Sejarah Melayu tradition of power and political order : a study in political legitimation

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This thesis is an examination of the concepts of power and political struc ture, and of the mode of their legitima tion, as described in +ho Raffles MS 18 vesion of the Sejarah Me layu. To quote the Introduction, "the thesis aims at distilling a theory of early Malay political beliefs... The Introduc tion outlines the research principles applied to the Raffles MS 18 (a combination of bo th historica.l method and ideas borrowed from political sociolo gy and anthr opo].ogy), and briefly reviews the Raffles MS 18 and other versions of the Sejarah Me layu, as well as other old Ma.lay texts of relevance to Malay political thinking of the 15th-16th centuries.

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The Semai categorise their food sources according to...

"The Semai categorise their food sources according to three major categories: living things that inhabit the water, those that liev on land, and those that are able to fly. Each group of animals has its own place in nature. This is taken to be the natural order of things. Mixing foods from these different categories would be akin to mixing up the natural order."

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The Semai of Kampung Chang Lama also relate fondly to the...

"The Semai of Kampung Chang Lama also relate fondly to the rivers and the fish (kaq) that aboud in them. The elders cherish recounting how, in the past, when one was hungry, one needed only to put the rice in the boil and go to the river to fish. By the time the rice was cooked, there would be sufficient fish to go along with it."

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The Semelai are allowed...

"The Semelai are allowed to have more than one wife, but this is most unusual and it is difficult to find any instances of a polygynous marriage. Economic reasons are often advanced for this, but in addition public opinion is not in favour of a man having more than one wife. Semelai marriages are generally stable and divorce is both unpopular and more difficult to obtain than is the case among most other Orang Asli tribes."

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The Senoi tribes,...

"The Senoi tribes, like many pre-literate peoples, do not have a special form of activity formally recognized as art. Instead, art is part of their normal everyday lives. For example, we have already seen that Temiar blowpipes, which have a purely practical use, are to some extent also works of art, inasmuch as they are highly polished and often most beautifully incised and decorated. In the same way, Temiar and Semai combs have an artistic as well as a purely practical value."

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The sexual lives of street children in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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The sexual lives of street children in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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The shaman has varied and important...

"The shaman has varied and important functions, and he occupies a significant place in the religion of the Negritos. We must examine the functions of the halak in more detail in order to understand this clearly. Schebesta begins by saying that his preliminary investigation has shown that the halak is partly a medicine man or a healer, and partly a priest (1957:120). But more detailed research convinced him later on that the halak is primarily a shaman, a man who is able to fall into a trance (1957:154)."

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The siege of Pulau Chermin

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The Significance Of Cultural Heritage, Traditional Culture And Paleontological Remains To Tourism

Indonesia is one among so limited number of countries that provide human fossils and it has also quite a number of historical remains that attract foreigners to visit...

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The significance of ibadah in building a balance personality in accordance to Al-Ghazali : a beyond solution for moral conflict

Al-Ghazali always stresses the inner aspects of every matter he discusses, this is especially true of his comments on the acts of devotion...

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The significance of the muktamar nahdlatul ulama (NU) at Situbondo, East Java

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The significance of the PPP congress of 1984

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The Sikh community in Sarawak

Kajian dan penerangan tentang sejarah awal masyarakat Sikh di Sarawak serta perubahan yang berlaku dengan latar belakang budaya dan agama

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The silent majority must act : By our silence, we are giving a free hand to vocal minority groups to have their day and dictate the direction of the nation.

We have much to be concerned over the way we are moving as a nation. There seem to be no...

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