This thesis contains a textual and contextual study of Ibn Taymiyya's famous anti-christian polemical work, and connects it to the most important socio-political and religious development in the...Show moreThis thesis contains a textual and contextual study of Ibn Taymiyya's famous anti-christian polemical work, and connects it to the most important socio-political and religious development in the Mamluk age: the muslim reaction to the crusades on the one hand and internal friction in the muslim society due to the popularity of heterodoxy on the other hand.Show less
Abstract: This thesis analyses the economic policies of three Islamist parties that have come to power in the aftermath of what has come to be known as the Arab Spring. Campaigning on a platform...Show moreAbstract: This thesis analyses the economic policies of three Islamist parties that have come to power in the aftermath of what has come to be known as the Arab Spring. Campaigning on a platform emphasizing social justice and wealth redistribution, these parties have likewise embraced neoliberal economic policies. This thesis investigates how the Egyptian Freedom and Justice Party, the Tunisian Ennahda party and the Moroccan Party for Justice and Development have justified these two apparent contradictions and whether these parties perceive the latter as being antithetical to the former. On the basis of a wide range of primary and secondary sources, I conclude that the main channels through which these parties believe social justice and wealth redistribution are to be achieved in a neoliberal economy is through ‘trickle-down economics’ and wealth redistribution through zakat and other forms of individual charity. Evaluating the respective parties’ periods in power, one would have to conclude that as far as securing social justice is concerned, the reality is quite different from the campaign rhetoric. This has to some large extent been caused by demands raised by international financial institutions in exchange for loans to these countries, but likewise occurred prior to engaging in negotiations and eventually signing agreements with these institutions. Especially in the realm of labor laws, minimum wage laws, stimulating small and medium size enterprises and reducing subsidies on much needed consumer goods, the parties have not lived up to their earlier promises.Show less
This research will examine the main debates about the reforms of the New Family Code in Morocco that was issued in 2004 by King Mohammed VI. The main political parties were composed of modernists,...Show moreThis research will examine the main debates about the reforms of the New Family Code in Morocco that was issued in 2004 by King Mohammed VI. The main political parties were composed of modernists, conservatives and reformists who engaged in such discussions. The disagreement between modernists and conservatives led to the interference of the monarch, who formed a commission responsible for implementing the reforms. Feminist efforts and contributions will also be outlined to examine whether the reforms will ensure women’s participation in the public sphere and promote gender equality. Although the Family Code received several positive reactions, it still has many loopholes upon closer examination; however, the public opinion of Moroccans varies greatly as many remain unaware of these loopholes.Show less
Was Sadat an idealist or a pragmatist? In this thesis the deeds of Sadat are compared to his believes, mostly based on what is written in his autobiografie.
In present-day America, the issue of whether or not Arab immigrants and communities will assimilate into mainstream American culture is at the forefront of political discussions and media...Show moreIn present-day America, the issue of whether or not Arab immigrants and communities will assimilate into mainstream American culture is at the forefront of political discussions and media presentations. By using the school setting of Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan—where the student population consists of 95% Arabs of American descent (ArDs) and 90% Muslims—to analyze identity formation in terms of Americanism, ethnicity/race, gender, and religion, the answer to this encompassing question begins to be understood. Using interviews and participant observation, this study analyzes the complexity of an Arab-American identity within a post-9/11 America, drawing attention to the intricacies of how ArDs identify specific attributes, actions, and values and how the school communities shapes these in this post-9/11 era. From this information, I analyzed how Fordson acts both actively and passively to influence the identities of its students and staff.Show less
In dit onderzoek wordt de positie van de vroedvrouw in een bredere context van vrouwenstudies geplaatst, om te zien in hoeverre haar status zich verhield tot die van de gewone vrouw in het...Show moreIn dit onderzoek wordt de positie van de vroedvrouw in een bredere context van vrouwenstudies geplaatst, om te zien in hoeverre haar status zich verhield tot die van de gewone vrouw in het middeleeuwse islamitische Midden-Oosten. Ook wordt onderzocht hoe het werk van de vroedvrouw zich manifesteerde in deze samenleving en hoe de positie van de vroedvrouw in relatie stond tot de man-vrouw verhouding.Show less
Analyse van de visie van verscheidene Israëlische en Arabische media (kranten/ TV-zenders) op resolutie 2334, uitgegeven door de VN-Veiligheidsraad op 23 december 2016, ook wel bekend als de 'Anti...Show moreAnalyse van de visie van verscheidene Israëlische en Arabische media (kranten/ TV-zenders) op resolutie 2334, uitgegeven door de VN-Veiligheidsraad op 23 december 2016, ook wel bekend als de 'Anti-Israëlische nederzettingen-resolutie'Show less
Deze scriptie onderzoekt de mogelijkheid van een oorlog tussen Israël en Jordanië om het water van de Jordaan. In de loop van het werkstuk komen verschillende meningen aan bod. Zo zijn er mensen...Show moreDeze scriptie onderzoekt de mogelijkheid van een oorlog tussen Israël en Jordanië om het water van de Jordaan. In de loop van het werkstuk komen verschillende meningen aan bod. Zo zijn er mensen die van mening zijn dat een wateroorlog in het Midden-Oosten zeer aannemelijk is, terwijl anderen een wateroorlog als zeer onwaarschijnlijk of onmogelijk zien. In de scriptie wordt aandacht besteedt aan beide standpunten en wordt er samen met de resultaten van eigen onderzoek een oordeel gevormd over de waarschijnlijkheid van een wateroorlog tussen beide landen.Show less
The thesis explores how religious authority is translated online by Indian preacher Zakir Naik. It explores the concept of religious authority, the study of religion online and diverse internet...Show moreThe thesis explores how religious authority is translated online by Indian preacher Zakir Naik. It explores the concept of religious authority, the study of religion online and diverse internet media of Zakir Naik.Show less
This BA thesis talks about online fanship and language usage on the online forums of the footballclubs Wydad and Raja, Casablanca. It argues that different languages are being used depending on the...Show moreThis BA thesis talks about online fanship and language usage on the online forums of the footballclubs Wydad and Raja, Casablanca. It argues that different languages are being used depending on the content of the message.Show less
This thesis attempts to analyse the effects of the Turkish coup of 12 September 1980 on Çarşaf; a satirical magazine in Turkey. The coup had enormous impacts on civil society and critical voices...Show moreThis thesis attempts to analyse the effects of the Turkish coup of 12 September 1980 on Çarşaf; a satirical magazine in Turkey. The coup had enormous impacts on civil society and critical voices in Turkey and the media struggled to carry on their line of coverage and reporting after the intervention. While, as many of them were closed in purges and journalists were arrested, others tried to survive with a form of self-censorship. In the (political) discourses of Çarşaf, there are significant changes between pre-coup and post-coup period.Show less
