The assertiveness of the Islamic ethos in many parts of the world since the 1970s is a reality witnessed in many countries, particularly those with sizeable Muslim populations, and Malaysia is no exception.
Economic development depends largely on the ability of a nation to fully utilize its natural resources, which depends on detailed knowledge of these resorces; what were, and how much. This information is scarce or lacking in most developing countries, particularly in the Islamic World.
Gerakan Negara Islam Indonesia (NII) masih terus hidup dan mengilhami gerakan-gerakan Islam Jihadi di Indonesia. Organisasi yang didirikan Sekarmadji Maridjan Kartosoewirjo pada 1948 itu kini telah mengalami pergeseran, baik dari ide maupun kreativitas pola gerakan yang dibangun. Namun, meski telah bermetamorfosis dalam beragam bentuk, keyakinannya yang hendak menjadikan Islam sebagai solusi se…
This paper presents a historical perspective of the early Islamic science including its rise and decline. In addition, brief discussion covers the scientific and technological manpower potential in the OIC member states.
The main themes covered include the role and importance of technology and its transfer, the framework of technology transfer. Technology transfer framework includes issues related to channels and mechanisms for transfer and modes of transfer.
Events since 11 September 2001 have dramatically altered the security environment in the Muslim world and in Southeast Asia in particular. With the uncovering of an extensive terrorist network in Southeast Asia, the region has emerged as a major battleground in the global war on terrorism. Yet the issues raised by political Islam in Southeast Asia are much broader than the problem of terrorism.…
This book examines the roots of the frustration and resentment that exist throughout the Islamic world today, and why this anger has increasingly been expressed in acts of terrorism. Contents: Defining Islam ; The House of War ; From Crusaders to Imperialists ; Discovering America ; Satan and The Soviets ; Double Standards ; A Failure of Modernity ; The Marriage of Saudi Power and Wa…