Understanding Islam: Muslim identities

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The apparent worldwide increase in observance of Ramadan, a fast observed by Muslims, corresponds with Islam's increasing visibility and in the Muslim world and elsewhere. Islam has become the primary source of identity for those in the Middle East and the religious resurgence occurring among the people of Islamist countries such as Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iran, Egypt are discussed.

Middle East, International aspects, Islamic identity

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Understanding Islam: 'War on terror'

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The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, United States, have increased tensions between Muslims worldwide and the West. Many Muslims in the US and elsewhere view the victory of Islamist groups in several countries as a backlash against the widespread perception that the US as t US-proclaimed war on terror amounted to a war against Islam.

United States, Social aspects, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, War on Terrorism, 2001-, Antiterrorism measures

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Understanding Islam: Two faces of Islam

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Islam began as the faith of a small community in Arabia in the seventh century and within decades became the dominant but divided religion of a powerful empire. The 20th century saw the divide within Islam between secular nationalists and Islamic fundamentalists over how best to regain a measure of the glories of the past.

Saudi Arabia, History, Islamic fundamentalism, Islamic modernism

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