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Author: Mark C. Thompson and Naif Alharthi
Hajj is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, which every adult Muslim must make at least once in his or her lifetime. A person who leaves their home for Hajj is considered to be in a state of pilgrimage until they return home and is thus considered a guest of Allah for the entire duration of their journey. Because it thus provides spiritual cleansing and mental rejuvenation, every Muslim wishes to participate in this journey. Completing the pilgrimage is often described as a profoundly transformational experience, or—to use the popular term—“the journey of a lifetime.” In truth, the significance, scale, and intensity of the Hajj cannot be o
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Author: Marc-Etienne Lavergne
This study examines the southern region of the Red Sea through a comparative analysis of its two shores. The initial description outlines the physical environment, characterized by elevated mountains flanked by arid coastal regions on either side. Somalia and Yemen serve as battlegrounds for local forces, comprising either traditional movements rooted in tribal affiliations or newer factions categorized as terrorists, operating under various Islamic identities (e.g., Al Shebab, Houthis).
A comparison of the operating modes of these groups in the Red Sea and surrounding areas is presented, focusing on high sea piracy in Somalia and drone and missile attacks on vessels in Yemen.&nbs
2024-10-06
| Histories of Sinophone Islam in Macau: A Tapestry of a Multi-ethnic Muslim Community
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2024-10-06
| Histories of Sinophone Islam in Macau: A Tapestry of a Multi-ethnic Muslim Community
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Number: 72
Author: Hung Tak Wai
Since the fifteenth century, Macau has enjoyed the status of being one of the major entrepots of international commerce in Asia. Despite the historic and deeply rooted involvement of Muslims in inter-Asian maritime trade, however, historians have rarely acknowledged the longstanding history of the Muslim community there. The absence of a detailed study of Macau’s Islamic community probably stems from the prevalence of the Portuguese and, therefore, Catholic colonial presence and its associated legacy of religious intolerance. The surprising thing is that it was the Europeans themselves who brought Islam to this enclave: Macau’s only mosque and Muslim cemetery, together known a
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Author: Fatuma Ahmed and Kathryn Langat
This paper analyzes Kenya's non-alignment strategy, highlighting its interactions with major global powers such as the USA, China, and the European Union, as well as its relations with regional and global actors. The study starts by examining the historical foundations of Kenya's foreign policy and outlines key periods that have influenced its current direction. It then conducts reflecting on Kenya's experiences. The paper concludes by offering valuable lessons on the benefits and challenges of non-alignment in policymaking and international diplomacy.
Number: 70
Author: Daniel Gołębiowski, Karolina Radłowska, and Magdalena Zawrotna
This article aims to portray Polish Tatars through an in-depth analysis of Polish literature and the historical, cultural, social, and legal aspects of the Tatar community in Poland. This paper is one of the few written in English that examines Polish publications delving into several features of the Polish Tatars. It allows for broader engagement of scholars in a discussion on ethnic minorities and the hybridity of their identities taking the Polish Tatars as a case study .With its multidisciplinary approach, this article offers a new diversified perspective on the phenomenon of the oldest indigenous Muslim group living in Poland. The authors zoomed into their history, rel
