Prevalent Western view depicts Muslim women as living in liberal, open and progressive societies and they are not shackled by a long list of cultural and oppressive religious codes of conduct.
Most modern Islamist movements, such as the MB, are comforta…
Most modern Islamist movements, such as the MB, are comfortable speaking in terms of the equality of women in terms of faith, but then argue that Islam teaches that women have a different role in society – one focused primarily on the domestic realm and family care.
Who wrote the following: “Do Muslim women really need saving…
Who wrote the following: “Do Muslim women really need saving? We need to consider our own larger responsibilities to address the forms of global injustice and not worry about an item of clothing.”
The social roots of Hamas go back further than its founding…
The social roots of Hamas go back further than its founding in 1987 and can be found in the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Radical Islamism has an emphasis on violent struggle (jihad)…
Radical Islamism has an emphasis on violent struggle (jihad) as the primary or even the exclusively legitimate method for the pursuit of political change.
About 50 years ago, Muslims that immigrated to Europe came l…
About 50 years ago, Muslims that immigrated to Europe came looking for jobs and a new future where they continued their Islamic traditions practiced in their countries. Their main aspirations and goals were to work for a brief amount of time and save money in order to return home.
Salafi (traditional) do not believe in questioning the autho…
Salafi (traditional) do not believe in questioning the authority of the ruler/leader.
Please pick the incorrect answer: “Arab-Afghans” participate…
Please pick the incorrect answer: “Arab-Afghans” participated in the following events/organizations
The ability of Islamists to build social capital in civil so…
The ability of Islamists to build social capital in civil society has been crucial to their success.
An example of Tribal Islamists
An example of Tribal Islamists