the encounter of the qur’an and the prophet (a.s) with women’s presence in social-religious and political arenas is one of the important subjects considered by the orientalists. in her article, “women and the state in early islam”, nabia abbott has investigated this subject. her extensive knowledge about the qur’an and the prophetic tradition requires us to pay a special attention to her viewpo...

iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my advisor Dr. Paul Furth for his guidance and advice throughout my master's. He has always been there as a friend, philosopher and guide and helped me at all times of need. I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for all the support he has given me. I also thank his family for their love and affection, for making me feel at home.

the glorious prophetic parables, as part of the islamic parables, contain the expressions so impressive and delightful that indicate the splendid eloquence of the blessed prophet. these parables _ which have strong context, novel concept, and firm style, and originated from a dynamic and profound thought and have many advantages _ indicate that the blessed prophet spoke in perfect eloquence and...

Method: The research was a cross-sectional, hospital-based study carried out at the General Outpatients Department, University College Hospital (GOPD, UCH), Ibadan, over a period of three months. Four hundred subjects were recruited using a modified Guideline for Adolescent Preventive Services (GAPS) questionnaire, with an incorporated family APGAR (Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, R...

This study examines the relationship between priestly and prophetic functions and social services sponsored by the Black Church. Faith Factor 2000 Project data for seven African American denominations are used to study the role of the contemporary Black Church in addressing economic and social problems that affect the African American community. Results from bivariate and negative binomial anal...