Research

The Presence of Women in Folk Islam

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women

Dr. Larson focuses on the role of women in Folk islam.

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An Overview of Folk Islam

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam

Dr. Larson provides a brief explanation of the distinctions in Folk Islam from Formal Islam.

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Do Muslims Use Toothpicks?

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains the importance of law in Islam.

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Understanding the Disharmony in Islam

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics

Dr. Larson discusses the varying beliefs seen within in Islam.

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The Differences between Sunnis and Shi’ites

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a

Dr. Larson explains some of the differences between the two Islamic strands of faith.

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Understanding the Sunni and Shi’ite Division

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a

Dr. Larson provides some context to the two strands of Islamic faith.

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Less Known Islamic Festivals

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson overviews some of the more obscure festivals in Islam.

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Understanding the Tensions Surrounding Palenstine

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine

Dr. Larson provides context in helping understanding the issues associated with Palestine.

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Islamic Festivals

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains many of the festival in Islam, highlighting their usefulness in contextualization.

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What is Unique about Mecca?

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains why the Pilgrimage to Mecca is so important.

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Understanding the Pilgrimage to Mecca

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson explains one of the pillars of Islam.

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Contextualization through Fasting

Topic: Folk Islam, Muslim Women, Folk Islam, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Sunni & Shi’a, Sunni & Shi’a, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Faith & Practice, Contextualization, Faith & Practice, Mission and Evangelism

Dr. Larson explains how fasting can be used to share the gospel with Muslims.

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