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Topic: The Philosophy and Teachings of Islam (Essay)

	Learn more about Islam in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Islam (الإسلام) is a monotheistic religion that arose in the 7th century based on the religious teachings of a desert preacher named Muhammed; these teachings are contained in the Qur'an.
		Islam is an Arabic word meaning "submission (to Allah)" and is described as a "Deen" in Arabic, meaning "way of life" and/or "religion".
		Islam assigns Jews and Christians (and certain other, smaller, religions) the status of 'People of the Book' on the basis of their monotheism, and their beliefs about God and the world.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /i/is/islam_1.html (4332 words)

	Islam, the Modern World, and the West
		Islam in Algeria from the Country Studies at the US Library of Congress, written in 1993, this is an excellent survey of the history of Islam in Algeria from the 7th century until today.
		Islam in Modern Indonesia A Conference Cosponsored by the United States-Indonesia Society and the Asia Foundation, February 7, 2002, in Washington, D.C. Among the information included at this webpage is the executive summary of the conference as well as detailed summaries of all of the scholarly presentations.
		Islam in Indonesia: The Dissemination of Religious Authority in the 20th Century is an extensive program of research combining the efforts of a number of scholars and academic institutions, among which is the The Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World (ISIM), Leiden.
	www.uga.edu /islam/countries.html (11155 words)

	Belloc on Islam
		Kritzeck/C. Wilde, “Islam,” New Catholic Encyclopedia (2d Edition, 2003), V. “But there is no hiding the fact that bin Laden, his lieutenants, and his foot soldiers have repeatedly stated their aim to impose their values of Islam on, first, the Muslim world and, then, the rest of the world.
		This move to philosophy meant, in Strauss’ view, that the philosopher had to come up with a theory in which the presumed revelation that ruled the public order was itself subordinated to philosophy.
		Islam has another soul and another destiny which it seeks to spread, by its own proven means, to the ends of the earth, an idea that it probably got, ironically, from the end of the Gospel of Matthew.
	www.morec.com /schall/2003/bellocislamirm03.htm (5655 words)

	TCS Daily - Does Islam Need a Luther or a Pope?
		his teachings, but merely those of the 2,000-year old institution of which he is a temporary steward and to which he must submit as dutifully as any of the faithful.
		That is, there is no broad and complex body of teaching of which its sacred book forms but a part, and thus no resources as authoritative as the text itself to appeal to in applying it to the modern world.
		There is also in both religions (and in paradoxical juxtaposition to their suspicion of reason) the cold rationalism of an iconoclasm that will tolerate neither sacraments nor images, and an anti-humanism that despises the works of man even when he aspires to glorify God.
	www.tcsdaily.com /article.aspx?id=120403A (2445 words)

	Philosophy And Religion - Boston College
		The Johns Hopkins Philosophy Pages--The Philosophy Pages are intended to provide information about the Johns Hopkins Philosophy Department and links to resources on the Internet of interest to philosophers.
		Percy's provocative integration of philosophy, science, and art together througout his writings is nothing less than strikingly original, and his "diagnostic" vision as a thinker and novelist remains a unique, if not invaluable, critical perspective on the human crisis in the late 20th-century.
		Objectivism Home Page--Objectivism is the philosophy developed by Ayn Rand; it is presented in her novel Atlas Shrugged and in her other fiction and non-fiction works.
	www.bc.edu /schools/cas/amstudies/resources/links/philosophy (2370 words)

	Islam in the Light of Scripture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Islam, on the other hand, teaches that salvation is a reward for a life of relative piety and righteousness.
		Islam denies the doctrine of the deity of Christ.
		Islam is being presented as a practical, modern religion, though it holds its adherents in spiritual bondage.
	www.fundamentalbiblechurch.org /Tracts/fbcislam.htm (4109 words)

	Introduction to Islam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Most religious historians view Islam as having been founded in 622 CE by Muhammad the Prophet (peace be upon him).
		Some Western writers in the past have referred to Islam as "Mohammedism"; this is deeply offensive to many Muslims, as its usage can lead some to the concept that Muhammad the Prophet (pbuh) was in some way divine.
		Omid Safi, assistant professor of religion and philosophy at Colgate University, commented that Muhammad was probably the first religious leader to rise up in the full glare of history.
	www.religioustolerance.org /isl_intr.htm (1611 words)

	NoodleFood: Stinky Garbage on Islam
		I appeal to all those, of any creed or philosophy, who stand for human life and happiness, for freedom, for progress and for its source--the free exercise of reason--to join in opposing those who want to control the mind, roll back progress, stifle freedom--and who are willing to kill and maim to do so.
		So Kelley does not reject the idea that "violent jihad is the true path of Islam" on the grounds that his study of the sacred texts and history have shown that the religion is fundamentally one of peace and tolerance.
		It is consistent with the philosophy that philosophies and reasons are irrelevant to a belief in "liberty." By speaking under the roof of an organization dedicated to purveying Libertarianism, one concedes that Libertarianism does in fact value liberty (and is simply confused about the proper means--i.e., Objectivism--by which to gain that end).
	www.dianahsieh.com /blog/2005/08/stinky-garbage-on-islam.html (2382 words)

	NITLE Arab World Project
		Islam is, far and away, the most important religion in the Arab World.
		The essay by David Waines surveys the history of Sufi movements in the Islamic world, and Mohammad Hashim Kamali gives a detailed history of Islamic law and the major schools within it.
		Clearly it is not possible for us to adequately cover all aspects of such a rich and complex belief system that has been developing for more than 1300 years, but you will find ample resources in our links list and supplemental bibliography to explore these questions even further.
	arabworld.nitle.org /introduction.php?module_id=2 (652 words)

	http://www.hinduism.co.za
		This is the teaching of the Kenopanishad and has been embodied in the allegory of Uma, the goddess of spiritual wisdom.
		If Islam is to become creative once again, and help in the human development and fulfilment of its followers, it has to capture once again the rational and universal temper of its early period, by taking inspiration from the spirit of Islam and not from its letter.
		These ‘silent teachings’ consisted of a spiritual force, which seemed to emanate from his form, a force so powerful that he considered it to be the most direct and important aspect of his teachings.
	www.hinduism.co.za (14754 words)

	150+ Sites with an 'Alternative view on Islam'
		The ATC is anti-terrorism while underlining Islam as the greatest form of terrorism.
		Informative links on islam and pakistan, which is the most dangerous place to live on the planet.
		The experience of a woman who converted to Islam, but left it when she saw the true face of the Islamic cult.
	www.primechoice.com /philosophy/listIslam.htm (3748 words)

	David Brin's Official Web Site: "Neoconservatism, Islam and Ideology" (article)
		Qutb's teachings call for political and social movements that will create a new society, defeating corrupt modernism, and especially dualism -- the division of the world between sacred and secular realms.
		These teachings found fertile ground in a network of Islamic schools founded under the aegis of the Wahhabi sect, and lubricated with revenues from the sale of Saudi Arabian oil.
		Nostalgic, resentful, and grounded upon unquestionable core liturgical teachings, each is driven by a sense of destiny and contempt for those who disagree.
	www.davidbrin.com /neoromantics.html (3972 words)

	Trinity Foundation: Explaining God, man, Bible, salvation, philosophy, theology. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Both of them echo the collectivist social teaching of the Roman Church-State, which is the source of Bush’s ideas, as he suggested at the beginning of his address.
		For according to the teaching of the saints, the riches that are superfluous do not belong to the rich man as his own, but rather to the one appointed by God as dispenser, so that he can have the merit of a good dispensation.
		It is the guardian of a system of economic activity in which the purely economic interests of the individual are sacrificed either to the moral and religious interests of the individual-the attainment of which is under the control of special public institutions-or to the economic and extra-economic interests of the community.
	www.trinityfoundation.org /journal.php?id=119 (5360 words)

	IslamonLine.net - Ask About Islam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Among the numerous misconceptions about Islam, is that it is the only religion that permits polygamy, and that Muslims are the only people who might practice it.
		It is both, honest and accurate, to say that it was Islam that regulated this practice, limited it, made it more humane and instituted equal rights and status for all wives.
		Needless to say, that in order to understand the social logic of Islam, this issue needs to be framed within the whole set of norms and rules upon which the Islamic society is built.
	www.islamonline.net /askaboutislam/display.asp?hquestionID=3408 (945 words)

	Print Resources for Studying Islam
		The author portrays the beliefs and practices of Islam and provides an overview of its institutions, culture, history and artistic expression as viewed by its adherents.
		Covering the four dimensions of Islam as outlined in the Hadith of Gabriel—practice, faith, spirituality, and the Islamic view of history—The Vision of Islam draws on the Koran, the sayings of Muhammad and the great authorities of the tradition.
		In this enlightening and highly praised collection of essays, extensively revised, Lewis explores the vast common heritage shared by Islam and the West, the history of the troubled relationship, and the perceptions each side holds of the other.
	www.luthersem.edu /islam_info/bibliography.htm (1938 words)

	SAPL: Websites - Religion & Philosophy: Individual Religions
		- A wealth of information concerning the history, texts and teachings of the Tantrik tradition are presented here.
		- A nice overview of the history and teachings of Islam.
		IslamiCity - Current news and analysis, explanation of the fundamental teachings of Islam, calculator for prayer times, mosque locator.
	www.sanantonio.gov /library/web/religion_individual.asp (703 words)

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