Numerous researchers in the field of Islamic and Muslim Studies have proposed various typologies to categorize Muslims relation their understanding identification with Islam. However, date few studies conducted necessary empirical work determine numbers that identify been constructed. This article is first present findings based on a comprehensive study spectrum discursive typologies. The autho...

This study tries to critically unravel the way Islam is represented in western discourse through establishing the relationship between language and ideology, the forms it takes and its potential effect. To that end, headlines from widely circulated print media of the west including the Independent, the New York Times, the Herald Tribune, and The Times from January 1, 2008 to December 30, 2012 w...

one of the basic rituals of islam is fasting during ramadan. in this month, all able-bodied muslims abstain from food, fluids, smoking, and oral medications from sunrise to sunset. according to the quran, if fasting poses major health risks to individuals, fasting during this holy month is not allowed. this study aimed to evaluate the effects of fasting on maternal and fetal health. therefore, ...

This study tries to critically unravel the way Islam is represented in western discourse through establishing the relationship between language and ideology, the forms it takes and its potential effect. To that end, headlines from widely circulated print media of the west including the Independent, the New York Times, the Herald Tribune, and The Times from January 1, 2008 to December 30, 2012 w...

Recitation of the Holy book of Muslims, The Holy Quran, is a regions duty and hence is done with utmost care such that no mistakes are made while reading it. These mistakes may include the wrong utterance of words, misreading words, and punctuation and pronunciation mistakes. Believers of Islam are spread all over the world and hence there also can be a difference in accent. To avoid this, tajw...

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/44-1-10586 JIMA: Vol 44, 2012, Page 1 of 2 Over the last forty years, there has been a dramatic growth in the number of Muslims in the United States. Estimates place the Muslim population at somewhere around 6 million, which makes Islam the second largest religion in the country. Islam today is not just in the international news, but it is an integral part of the ...

In this study, the phenomenon of conversion is analysed in context experiences Japanese Muslim converts. The purpose study to understand processes leading Islam among and explore religious motifs converts, thus making a conceptual contribution existing literature. problems research were, understanding conditions Islam, exploring circumstances had started develop an interest towards Muslims, fin...

This study was intended to determine the inculcation of religious values ​​in early childhood through habituation activities in RA Al-Maa'unun Kecicang Islam Karangasem Bali. research is included qualitative research, so problem discussed field studies conducted at Al-Maa'uun Islam. Data obtained from several sources by means observation, unstructured interviews, and documentation. From all dat...