ABBAS

ăbˈəs, ăbˈăs, äbäsˈ, d. 653, uncle of Muhammad the Prophet and of Ali the caliph. A wealthy merchant of Mecca, he was at first opposed to the religious movement initiated by his nephew Muhammad. In 629 he became a convert, however, and from then on he was a companion of Muhammad and the chief financial support of Islam. His descendants founded the Abbasid dynasty. The son of Abbas, Ibn Abbas (Abd Allah), was a celebrated authority on Islamic traditions and law.

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Abbas II
Book by Evelyn Baring Cromer; Macmillan, 1915
Subjects: Egypt--History--British Occupation, 1882-1936
...age of majority at eighteen. Was Prince Abbas of age? No one knew the precise date of...from him we elicited the fact that Prince Abbas was born on July 14, 1874. He was thus...suggestion. Under this calculation Prince Abbas had attained his majority on December 24...
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Arab Nationalism, Oil, and the Political Economy of Dependency
Book by Abbas Alnasrawi; Greenwood Press, 1991
Subjects: Arab Countries--Dependency On Foreign Countries, Arab Countries--Economic Conditions, Arab Countries--Economic Integration, Panarabism, Petroleum Industry And Trade--Political Aspects--Arab Countries
...MEES , October 12, 1981. Alnasrawi Abbas. "The Arab Economies: Twenty Years of...Quarterly 9, No. 4 Fall 1987 . Alnasrawi Abbas. "Dependency Status and Economic Development...Studies 21, Nos. 1-2 1986 . Alnasrawi Abbas. "Economic Consequences of the Iran...
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Resurrection and Renewal: The Making of the Babi Movement in Iran, 1844-1850
Book by Abbas Amanat; Cornell University Press, 1989
Subjects: Babism--History, Iran--Religion--19th Century, Sh?I?Ah--Iran--History
...the Nur region. 161 His father, Mirza Abbas Nuri also known as Mirza Buzurg , a distinguished...father of Mirza Aqa Khan Nuri , Mirza Abbas joined the central army office as a junior...of the pretenders to the throne, Mirza Abbas seems to have escaped the consequences...
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Islamism: Contested Perspectives on Political Islam
Book by Richard C. Martin, Abbas Barzegar; Stanford University Press, 2010
Subjects: Islam And Politics
...joined by my friend and Emory colleague, Abbas Barzegar, who at the time was an advanced...of preparing the book for publication, Abbas brought to this project broad knowledge...therefore seemed both wise and fair to ask Abbas Barzegar to be the coeditor of record...
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Iraq's Burdens: Oil, Sanctions, and Underdevelopment
Book by Abbas Alnasrawi; Greenwood Press, 2002
Subjects: Economic Sanctions--Iraq, Iraq--Economic Conditions, Petroleum Industry And Trade--Iraq
...Cataloging-in-Publication Data Alnasrawi, Abbas. Iraqs burdens: oil, sanctions, and underdevelopment/Abbas Alnasrawi. p. cm. Contributions in economics...Publication Data is available. Copyright 2002 by Abbas Alnasrawi All rights reserved. No portion...
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journal articles on: Abbas  - 781 results

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The Films of Abbas Kiarostami: Framing the Burdens of Contemporary Muslim Identities
Journal article by Farouk Mitha; Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ), Vol. 31, 2009
Subjects: Filmmakers--Interviews, Kiarostami, Abbas--Interviews, Movie directors--Interviews
The Films of Abbas Kiarostami: Framing the Burdens of Contemporary...ABOVE EXTRAVAGANT PRAISE for the films of Abbas Kiarostami can serve as a fertile point...celebrated generation of Iranian filmmakers. Abbas Kiarostamis international reputation as...
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Iran: the Persian Sphinx: Amir Abbas Hoveyda and the Riddle of the Iranian Revolution, a Biography / Iranian Mythology and Islamic Revolution: the Shah and the Ayatollah
Journal article by Charles W. Naas; The Middle East Journal, Vol. 57, 2003
Subjects: Biographies, Essays, History, Hoveyda, Amir Abbas, Hoveyda, Fereydoun, Iran, Milani, Abbas, Nonfiction, Politics, Prime ministers
Iran: the Persian Sphinx: Amir Abbas Hoveyda and the Riddle of the Iranian Revolution...Charles W. Naas The Persian Sphinx: Amir Abbas Hoveyda and the Riddle of the Iranian Revolution, a biography by Abbas Milani, Washington, DC: Mage Publishers...
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A Hajari (Meal Tray) for Abbas Alam Dar: Women's Household Ritual in a South Asian Muslim Sect
Journal article by Rehana Ghadially; The Muslim World, Vol. 93, 2003
Subjects: Islam, Rites & ceremonies, South Asia, Theology, Traditions, Women
A Hajari (Meal Tray) for Abbas Alam Dar: Womens Household Ritual in...the month of Muharram and dedicated to Abbas Alam Dar to solemnize his sacrifices...meal tray commemorates the martyrdom of Abbas Alam Dar - the son of the first Imam...
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Engaging the Muslim World: a Conversation with Hassan Abbas
Journal article; The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Vol. 34, 2010
Subjects: Democracy, Election results, Iraq War-2003, Islam, Islamism, Muslims, Obama, Barack, Political campaigns, Politics, Religion, Speeches, State elections, United States
...Muslim World: a Conversation with Hassan Abbas FLETCHER FORUM: Lets start with President...words that remain unsubstantiated? HASSAN ABBAS: I think we should start even earlier...with concrete steps toward engagement? ABBAS: In his speech, President Obama mentioned...
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Constantine the African and Ali Ibn Al-Abbas Al-Magusi: The Pantegni and Related Texts
Journal article by Glen M. Cooper; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 118, 1998
Subjects: Books--Reviews
Constantine the African and Ali ibn al-Abbas al-Magusi: The Pantegni and Related Texts by Glen...Complete Book of the Medical Art") of cAli ibn al- Abbas al-Majusi ("Haly Abbas" fl. tenth century). The first translation of...
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The Truth about Mahmoud Abbas; President George W. Bush Calls Him a 'Man Dedicated to Peace,' but Others Say the New Palestinian Prime Minister Is Both a Terrorist and a Holocaust Denier
Magazine article by Kenneth R. Timmerman; Insight on the News, July 8, 2003
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud--Attitudes, Abbas, Mahmoud--International aspects, Daoud, Abu--Attitudes, Middle East Peace Talks, 1991---Personalities, Munich Olympics Hostage Crisis, 1972--Investigations, Prime ministers--Attitudes, Prime ministers--International aspects
The Truth About Mahmoud Abbas; President George W. Bush calls him...with Sports Illustrated, was Mahmoud Abbas, the man President George W. Bush has...shocking, however, was the allegation that Abbas, then a top Arafat deputy, provided...
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Why the West Loves Mahmoud Abbas
Magazine article by Hasan Abu Nimah; The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Vol. 24, January 2005
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud (Abu Mazen), Palestinians, Peace, Prime ministers, Public figures, Territorial issues
Why the West Loves Mahmoud Abbas by Hasan Abu Nimah Mahmoud Abbas was recently selected chairman of the Palestine Liberation...of a Palestinian state. The notorious secret agreement Abbas reached with Israels former Justice Minister Yossi Beilin...
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Fork in the Road Map: Bush's Meeting with Mahmoud Abbas Was a Sign of Re-engagement. the President Now Has Three Options-And Only One Will Lead to Peace
Magazine article by Daniel Levy; The American Prospect, Vol. 16, July 2005
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud--Political activity, Arab-Israeli conflicts--Analysis, Arab-Israeli conflicts--Political aspects, Bush, George W.--Foreign policy, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes--Analysis, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes--Political aspects, Israel-Arab conflicts--Analysis, Israel-Arab conflicts--Political aspects, Pacific settlement of international disputes--Analysis, Pacific settlement of international disputes--Political aspects, Palestine, Peace negotiations--Analysis, Peace negotiations--Political aspects
...the Road Map: Bushs Meeting with Mahmoud Abbas Was a Sign of Re-engagement. the President...Levy WHEN PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT Mahmoud Abbas visited Washington in early June, one...terms of only a "small success." For Abbas, or Abu Mazen, as he is also known...
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Why Abbas Is Already Frozen Out: The New Palestinian Leader Doesn't Matter to Israel. the Real Negotiation Is with America
Magazine article by Daphna Baram; New Statesman, Vol. 134, January 24, 2005
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud--Analysis, Abbas, Mahmoud--Political activity, Arab-Israeli conflicts--Analysis, Arab-Israeli conflicts--Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Israel-Arab conflicts--Analysis, Israel-Arab conflicts--Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Israeli foreign relations--Analysis, Palestine--Elections
Why Abbas Is Already Frozen Out: The New Palestinian...Daphna Baram Will the election of Mahmoud Abbas, people ask, lead to a breakthrough in...Palestinian voters and whether they have chosen Abbas, Mustafa Barghouti, Marwan Barghouti or...
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Comment: Less Than 24 Hours after Being Sworn in as the New Palestinian Leader, Mahmoud Abbas Was under Criticism for Failing to Rein in Violent Palestinian Extremists
Magazine article by Pat Lancaster; The Middle East, February 2005
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud--Elections, Abbas, Mahmoud--Political activity, Israel--International relations, Palestine--International relations, Palestine--Political aspects, Terrorism--Control
...as the New Palestinian Leader, Mahmoud Abbas Was under Criticism for Failing to Rein...Minister Sharon suspended all contact with Abbas and the Palestinian leadership, prompting...somewhat hastily in freezing relations with Abbas. "I think we have to give him an opportunity...
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Abbas Feud with Arafat Triggers Job Ultimatum
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, September 5, 2003
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud, Arafat, Yasir
Abbas feud with Arafat triggers job ultimatum...Bank - Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas yesterday went public for the first time...windows before being evicted by guards. Mr. Abbas ultimatum to lawmakers follows a two-week...
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Abbas Delivers Talks Ultimatum to Hamas; Seeks Progress or a Referendum
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, May 26, 2006
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud--Elections, Abbas, Mahmoud--Political activity, Islamic militants--Elections, Islamic militants--Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Islamic militants--Political aspects, Palestine National Authority, Referendum--Political aspects, Referendums--Political aspects
Abbas Delivers Talks Ultimatum to Hamas; Seeks...Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued an ultimatum to Hamas yesterday...between his Fatah party and Hamas, Mr. Abbas challenged the Islamic militants to reach...
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Abbas and His Polemics
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, January 6, 2005
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud, Sharon, Ariel
Abbas and His Polemics. Byline: THE WASHINGTON...fully appreciate the challenge facing Mahmoud Abbas in Sundays Palestinian elections. To win...bashing is to be expected. After all, Mr. Abbas political fate will be decided by a Palestinian...
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Abbas to Face Toughest Tests after Election; Arafat's Successor Must Reach Cease-Fire with Militants and Consolidate His Power
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, January 9, 2005
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud, Arafat, Yasir
Abbas to Face Toughest Tests after Election; Arafats...Palestinian city. Presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas was serenaded by a crush of students on the...in Balataa refugee district. But as Mr. Abbas rode the crest of adoring crowds on Friday...
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Abbas Seeks Backing of Palestinians; His Call for a July Vote on Negotiations with Israel Draws a Rebuke from Hamas
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, June 11, 2006
Subjects: Abbas, Mahmoud, Islamic militants, Palestine National Authority
Abbas Seeks Backing of Palestinians; His Call...Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas yesterday formally announced a July 26 referendum...from the Islamist militant party said Mr. Abbas would be held responsible for the "dangerous...
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encyclopedia articles on: Abbas  - 35 results

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Bandar Abbas
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
BANDAR ABBAS bandar ab-bas , city (1991 pop. 249...called Gamru, as a mainland port. Shah Abbas I recaptured (c.1615) the town and later...called the town Gombroon. In 1622, Shah Abbas renamed the town Bandar Abbas (port of...
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Abbas, Mahmoud
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ABBAS, MAHMOUD makhmood abas , mamood , 1935...Damascus Univ. and Moscow Oriental College, Abbas helped found Al Fatah and held nonmilitary...security forces. Regarded as a pragmatist, Abbas has called for an end to armed struggle against...
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Abbas II
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ABBAS II (Abbas Hilmi)abas hil mi, abas , ab s, 1874 1944, last khedive of Egypt...and later Lord Kitchener . Although he resisted complete British rule, Abbas met with little success; in 1899 he was forced to admit the British claim...
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Abbas
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ABBAS abas , abas , ab s, d. 653, uncle of Muhammad the Prophet and of Ali...support of Islam. His descendants founded the Abbasid dynasty. The son of Abbas, Ibn Abbas (Abd Allah), was a celebrated authority on Islamic traditions and law...
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Abbas I
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ABBAS I (Abbas the Great), 1557 1629, shah of Persia (1587 1628), of the Safavid...Hormoz from the Portuguese and founded what is now the port of Bandar Abbas . He broke the power of the tribal chiefs and established the Shahsavan...
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