This paper presents to researchers an overview of research methodology in Islamic Studies domain, indicating that researchers in the field are not trained to use methodology of scientists. The paper reiterates that Islamic Studies paradigm is centered on the message of the Quran, Sunnah and other instruments of knowledge align with the spirit and objectives...Read More

According to a report penned after September 11, 2001, Canada was the least affected country by the global surge in anti-Muslim sentiments. Given that Canada has always been portrayed as the peaceful nation of ethnic and national diversity, it will be interesting to analyze and discuss the situation of Canadian Muslims’ ethnocultural freedom and equality...Read More

This paper is based on a larger MA thesis that explores the collective identities of Muslims in Canada, and how their experiences as a religious minority have shaped their collective identity. It also explores attitudes of ‘otherment’, out-group suspicion and how disenfranchisement among certain individuals may result in a distortion of the Islamic religion. For...Read More

Indonesia is rich with religious traditions, and the people show their various religious attitudes to respond their problems in unique ways based on factors, such as education backgrounds, family, customs, and religious environment. When Islam entered Indonesia, adherents of various religions did not notice their difference, nor do they accentuate their identityies. Difference is not...Read More