“Science” and “magic” are not simply two opposing thought processes which have a straightforward relationship, first, on presumed axis of progress—from magic to science, second, within the context cultural divide—Western “science” vs. Eastern “tradition”. The aim this paper is examine in historical perspective introduction so-called “Western medicine” Japan idea that through “traditional” Chine...

The Qur'an displays verses related to prayer in various surahs either Makkiyyah or Madaniyyah. This study aims identify the sub-themes that can be explained through Qur'an, addition analyzing briefly. is based on qualitative research methods by document analysis sources from book of Turath and contemporary as well latest scientific studies an important source for this study. thematic tafsir app...

The ultimate success of the reconquista (the reconquering of Muslim lands in the Iberian Peninsula from 718-1492) and the ensuing consolidation of Spain beneath the joint rule of Ferdinand and Isabel helped define the course of western civilization. This paper uses the unique institutional organization of Muslim rulers in Iberia to explain the fall of Muslim power in the Peninsula. Through vast...

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused drastic changes in everyday life Indonesia, including Muslim religious activities facilitated by mosques. A mosque is intended to accommodate all worshipping that can provide benefits not only for congregants performing within, but also communities and the environment around mosque. One thing remains constant terms of main functions mosques accommodation praying...

1Shaheen, 2Seema Hakim, 3Veena Maheshwari, 4Smriti Bhargava 1Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India 3Professor, Department of Pathology, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim Univer...

Despite growing interest from practitioners, politicians and the media, the political representation of Muslim ethnic minority women in the West has received scant scholarly attention. I address this gap with new data on the representation of Muslim ethnic minority women and men in 20 national legislatures from 2000 to 2010. Results reveal that Muslim ethnic minority women are increasingly elec...

A comparative study on anthropometric measurements and adiposity indices among adult (18 23 years) Hindu (n=100) and Muslim (n=100) females showed significant difference (p<0.001) except maximum hip circumference. The study also revealed that Hindu females had higher overall and abdominal fat deposition than Muslim females. Comparison of body mass index cut off values (WHO, 1995) revealed that ...

Are Muslim immigrants subjected to targeted opposition (i.e., Islamophobia) on their pathway to US citizenship? Using a list experiment and a representative sample of the US population, we compare explicit and implicit opposition to Muslim and Christian immigrants. We find that Muslim immigrants, relative to Christian immigrants, experience greater explicit resistance. However, when social desi...