"Islamism is the term given to the extreme form of politicized Islam that has become dominant in much of the Muslim world and is the ideological source of global Islamic terrorism.... Muslims are now put into a sub-category that negatively reflects their portrayal of self-human rights thanks to people like Osama Bin Laden and Abu Qatada, who preach their own teachings of the religion of Islam, focusing on "Jihad" rather than the fundamental teaching brought to Muslims (Phillips, 16). ... The Muslim faith consists of five pillars: Shahadah (Islamic Creed), Salat (Daily Prayers)...

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Muslim cities in the Post-Classical Age played important roles as centers of Muslim culture because they were highly honored as Muslim Holy Cities and heart of Islam religious power, and produced science and poetry that attracted people of intellect and learning resided there. Spanish Muslim traveler and geographer Ibn Jubayr's (Doc #1) description of Damascus as a highly honored, blessed, and heavenly city of Allah where Jesus and Mary took refuge in reflects the city's importance in Islam culture as a religious sacred site, which shows that Muslim cities during the Post-Classical...

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Mohamed Nimer, acclaimed author and professor, notes that "in political seasons, fear of Islam and Muslims has proven to be a useful mobilizer across party lines. ... Attitudes Toward Muslims and Islam "is a study of Americans' opinions regarding a number of world religions with a special focus on Islam and Muslims.... The scarcity in differentiation between Muslims and and the extremists that cower behind the word of Islam is symbolic of a deep insecurity and instability not only to Muslims, but also to American society. ... Americans should apply the attention needed to addr...

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In a post 9/11 Western society, Muslims have been labelled as the face of the West's current threat as a myriad of media channels claimed that the ideologies of radical extremists was shared by the majority of the faith. ... His reasoning is based on the fact that Islam encourages and advocates for Universalist values, and the likelihood of them imposing these values makes them a threat to Western society (Huntington, 1996, p. 24). Furthermore, Huntington classifies Islam as an expansionist religion that is prone to violence, establishing the narrative of Islam that is currently prevalen...

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The tendency to associate Islam with terrorism among the policy makers in the United States has challenged the tensions between the US and Islamic countries or Muslim-majority countries and it eventually affects the global political order. Judiciousness of the majority Muslim state countries in responding the problem of terrorism often raise suspicion by the US and it causes international political pressure for Muslim state countries. As a result, the local government in these Muslim majority countries often face a dilemma between "task" in combating terrorism on the one hand, and the nece...

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Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity came together in an unprecedented open letter that called for world leaders to "commit to a rapid transition away from fossil fuels. ... In a nation where the words "Muslim " and "extremist " are so often coupled, the need to understand others has never been greater. ... Recently, the rise and establishment of the Islamic State (IS) has indicated how religious motivations and societal disillusion will result in resounding repercussions throughout the world. ...

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Nowadays, Palestinians from West Bank require permits to visit the six specialist hospitals inside Jerusalem, the time and difficulty this entails has resulted in an up to 50% drop in the number of patients visiting these hospitals, moreover entire families have been divided by the Barrier, husbands and wives are separated from each other, their children and other relatives, in addition, Palestinian Muslims and Christians can no longer freely visit religious sites in Jerusalem, permits are needed and are increasingly difficult to obtain, furthermore, School and university students struggle ea...

• Word Count: 1590
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