University: Historical and Philosophical studies: Religious Studies Coursework

"This is very good and manages to be both thorough and interesting. It is let down, however, by a lack of a bibliography (despite the numerour referenced points in the essay text)."

"Very well researched, this essay gives an informative insight into the early Islamic expansions in the Middle East. The focus upon Mohammed as a person is a slight downside; there needs to be more focus upon the Qur'an, Islamic belief, and the early expansions themselves. This is an excellent essay besides those points, but a more focussed approach to the question could make it even better! TSR User: Magnum Opus"

"This is to an excellent standard. It has helped me a lot. "

"Excellent essay, summed up Islam beautifully and accuratly, all in a nutshell. At the same time, the essay is a good read, a good informer to those who are non-muslims, in particular women. All in all, as a muslim convert myself, this essay is an exceptionally good read!! Thankyou "

"Some good points but be careful of sweeping generalisations ie that clothes lead to a breakdown in moral values or that rape harassment and molestation leads to a growth in sinlge families. Indeed women should have the right to wear ( or not wear) what they like and neither dress code is more forward or backward than the other. In terms of teenage pregnancy. It is the prevention of proper control over ones own sexuality which often leads to pregnancy and it is this we should be teaching our young people today. To have confidence and make proper informed decisions not abstinance is the answer because sex is natural and fun and good for you providing you are properly informed and take care. The other issue I have with your essay is your ideal as Iran. When the mullahs took control after the Iranian revolution, they introduced their own (male) ideas on what form the hijab should take. This was forced upon women - they did not themselves fight for it and are punished severely if they do not adhere to it as both men and women are punished for showing any form of affection to each other in public. Surely this is repressive and wrong and thankfully there is a movement in Iran (although weak) against the oppression of women, who can be put to death for engaging in sexual activity which they choose for themselves. Womens oppression IS worldwide and I agree that liberation is no better in the west. It is up to women the world over to fight alongside men for the liberation of humanity which cannot be found in any religion or present government."