THE SECOND GENERATION IMMIGRANTS FROM A TRANS-GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE – EXAMPLE OF BOSNIAK FAMILIES IN THE USA
In this study, we have referred to the educational model of culture shock, and the trans-generational model of understanding of family systems. In methodological terms, we have combined quantitative and qualitative methods. In the qualitative part of the study, we used semi-structured interviews with members of two generations, and systematic obser...
By Amel Alić, Sedin Habibović, Haris Cerić
THE BIRTH OF THE IDEA OF A UNIVERSITY AND ITS MEDIEVAL EMBODIMENT
Our postmodern era is characterized by the ending of a University and disappearance of the idea of higher education. The awareness of the ending of a University should contain a clear image of its beginning. But that is not the case. Even after so much time, there are still opacities regarding the origin, forming and growth of the idea of a Univers...
By Nusret Isanović
SOCIAL CAPITAL AND INNER RESOURCES OF YOUTH
The aim of the study is to examine social capital by dimensions (network characteristics, social norms, resources and consequences of social capital) that are the result of analysis of concepts (Hean et. al., 2004), and on the other hand to examine correlation between social capital and its consequences that are manifested through inner resources o...
By Azemina Durmić
THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF PRISON POPULATION
This paper discusses the theoretical construct of social climate in prison within penal institutions whose significance was emphasised by R. H. Moos in many of his works. The social climate of a penal institution is defined as the totality of mutual relations between prisoners and as their relationship to the institution, taking into account the im...
By Alisabri Šabani
PECULIARITIES OF THE INTERACTIVE-COMMUNICATIVE DIMENSION OF THE MICRO-PEDAGOGICAL ASPECT IN TEACHING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The aim of the research was to describe the peculiarities of the interactive-communicative dimension of the micro-pedagogical aspect in teaching Islamic religious education. A descriptive-analytical survey method was used. A survey technique was used for gathering data. The measuring instrument was the inventory for teachers and students (Bratanic,...
By Muamer Neimarlija, Izet Pehlić
THE PHENOMENON OF FORMS WITH THE SAME ROOT IN THE QUR’ANIC TEXT: LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS
This paper presents a phenomenon of forms with the same root and their role in the Qur’anic text. The phenomenon is based on repetition of the same linguistic root in two or more words related on syntactic level. This linguistic appearance is a very important stylistic expression in the Qur’an with its numerous forms and features. The aim of the pa...
By Mithat Jugo
TAJ MAHAL – THE CRAVING FOR OUTLIVING THE TRANSIENCE
Through the architecture of mausoleum, the world will get to know some of the most magnificent works of Islamic art, which sometimes forms the impression that “beauty in itself carries the power of survival” (Malraux) and that by the sublimity and completeness of its aesthetic and artistic expression it justifies immortality. Some of these works o...
By Nusret Isanović
THE COMPANIONS OF THE PROPHET (S.A.W.S.), STARS THAT DO NOT LOSE THEIR SHINE
The role and significance of honourable companions in spreading Islam is great and significant. That is exactly why they have had a special place for all generations of Muslims. From the very arrival of Islam to this area, Muslims have showed great respect for the most honourable and chosen generation of Muslims. I have supported that relation towa...
By Zuhdija Adilović
UNDERSTANDING TA’WEEL IN THE SPIRIT OF TRADITIONAL INTERPRETATION OF SOURCES OF SHARI’AH
This paper considers the issue of interpretation (ta’weel) of original texts of Shari’ah in the spirit of traditional teaching. In the introduction the author emphasises the significance of knowing this issue through history and present day. After explaining linguistic meaning, the author describes a meaning of ta’weel in the tradition of selefus-s...
By Šefik Kurdić
POSSIBILITY OF DEBATE ON CONSENSUS (IJMĀ’) OF ISLAMIC SCHOLARS IN THE CONTEMPORARY AGE
This paper presents the author’s ideas about a possibility of questioning consensus (ijmā’) of Islamic scholars, validity of those consensuses and authenticity of statements found in Islamic writings. In that sense, broad guidelines are presented at the end of the paper. Those guidelines can be of great help to contemporary Islamic scholars for bui...
By Šurkija Ramić