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A Comparison of Superstitious Beliefs and Rituals in Buddhism and Islam
Beliefs about supernatural phenomena that have no scientific basis are called paranormal beliefs (Lyons,
2005 ). Religions may have a significant... -
Sex Reassignment Surgery, Marriage, and Reproductive Rights of Intersex and Transgender People in Sunni Islam
The traditional gender binary constitutes an integral aspect of Islamic social ethics, which has a pivotal role in sha** religious obligations,...
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Islam
This chapter examines the historical context of Islamic disposal and bereavement practices, focusing in particular on the Middle Eastern areas. As... -
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“Our Religion is on Us, Like How Our Parents Raised Us”: The Role of Islam and Spirituality in the Lives of Syrian Refugee Caregivers
This study addresses two distinct but interwoven questions on the link between spirituality and religion in the lives of Syrian Muslim refugee...
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Deconstructing Updike’s Neo-colonialist Narrative
American novels focusing on 9/11 generally demonize and portray Islam as a warmongering religion and its believers as violent people. Previous...
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Introduction to the Psychology of Islam and Muslims: A Positive Psychology JIHAD
Positive Psychology 2.0 brings with it a focus on balancing the study of wellness to include negative conditions that also contribute to growth.... -
Church Dreams in a Long Dream Series of a Benedictine Nun
Dreaming plays a part in many of the world’s religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism Christianity, and Islam. However, research into what...
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Socially Engaged Islam: Applying Social Psychological Principles to Social Justice, Faith-Based Activism and Altruism in Muslim Communities
The present chapter explores the social psychological concepts of prosocial behavior through the lens of Islamic tradition, focusing on how Islam... -
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Understanding Counter-terrorism Strategies of Police Against the Changing Dynamics of Terrorism in Bangladesh
In this paper, we examine the roles of Bangladesh Police in fighting terrorism in the country. In terms of theory, the starting point is the concept...
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A qualitative exploration of young female Muslims’ perspectives of abortion and belonging following the 2018 Irish Abortion Referendum
IntroductionIn 2018, Ireland conducted a referendum, ultimately supporting the legalisation of abortion. The views of religious minority groups can...
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Relationship of mindset, religiosity and subjective well-being of low-income youth in Malaysia
To break the cycle of poverty, a success mindset is critical, especially for the young generation of low-income groups. Mindset is an element in...
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A review of common mental health problems in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Asia
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted people’s lives, neurobiological health, and general well-being throughout the...