Question 1: Khomeini’s attitude toward monarchy is that it is a secular form of power that needs to be eliminated in order for an Islamic country to be truly in line with spiritual teaching. He believes that the Shaw is more concerned with secular power than he is with the...

Thesis There are particular reasons why1979 marked the downfall of American-Iranian relations. Background Prior to the revolution, throughout 1978 the United States facilitated the Shah’s legacy with military aid and equipment and opposed Khomeini. Key objections against Khomeini: Restriction of western influence in Iranian policies and relations with the western...

Religious fundamentalism in Muslim-majority societies distorts the concept of honor as it is presented in the Quran. Patriarchal traditions found within these societies serve as the foundation for the establishment of fundamental movements that allow for discrimination and abuse of women, ostensibly under the tenants of Islam. The Quran states...

Introduction In the State of Idaho, there have been tremendous complaints on various forms of segregation against the Muslims. The head of the students in ISU held a dialogue with Pocatello Mayor Brian to discuss the problems that the Middle East students are facing. The negative image of the religion...

In the last several decades, particularly since the rise of terrorism, the New Islamists and Muslim Democrats groups have evolved into distinctive groups that have come to be very pivotal and influential in the Islamic world. The New Islamists are comprised of Egyptian scholars and other intellectuals, which may include...