TRANSLATION OF FALSE FRIENDS AMONG B2 LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
This paper investigates how successful B2 level English language learners (ELLs), high school students are in translating a group of most common false friends (FFs) from English to BCS and vice versa and examines whether they are more successful in translating absolute or partial FFs. In line with the classification by Otwinowska-Kasztelanic (2015...
By Edina Rizvić-Eminović, Melisa Bureković, Adnan Bujak
Opposite implicit meaning of a legislative text (mefhūmu-l-muhālefe) in the Shafi’i school of law
This paper attempts to elaborate on the Shafi’i school of law scholars’ theoretical interpretation of the acceptance of the opposite implicit meaning (mefhūmu-l- muhālefe) method in the ijtihad and the consequences of such interpretation on the derivation of legal regulations in that school. At the beginning of the paper, we briefly explain the dis...
By Šukrija Ramić
DIALOGUE AGAINST EXCLUSION – CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM RELATIONS IN DENMARK
The Danish experience pertaining to the interreligious dialogue and Christian-Muslim relations is very peculiar. In recent decades it has been marked by extremely negative episodes and political exclusivity, but also by very significant and strong dialogue initiatives. The aim of this article is to illustrate the current situation and to offer an a...
By Safet Bektović
UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC TERMINOLOGY OF TAJWEED
The practice of accurate pronunciation of the Qur'anic harf, lengths, idgams, etc., is certainly a matter of skill in tilavet, and there is no skill without systematic work and practice. The practical, sound-related aspect of reciting the Qur'an is only one segment of Tajweed, i.e. its artistic dimension. However, when we say 'ilm et-tajweed', we r...
By DŽevad Šošić
Teacher personality traits as a determinant of stress perception and mental health
Numerous research studies have shown that teaching profession is one of those most susceptible to stress. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are also some additional aggravating circumstances which might be considered stress factors among teachers, primarily a low socio-economic status and forced adaptation to systematic school changes. Moreover, tea...
By Anela Hasanagić, Almira Isić-Imamović, Muharem Adilović
MORAL BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS PATTERNS OF RESOLVING CONFLICTS IN THE LIGHT OF SOCIAL CAPITAL THEORY
The aim of this paper is to contribute to the understanding of the theoretical construct of a social capital. The social capital is understood as one of the relevant prognostic constructs for the results of both transitional and integrational processes in our societies. Considering that the environment we live in is evident in the process of (re)ac...
By Edina Vejo, Nataša Mirolović-Vlah
Semiotic nature of islamic art
An art like Islamic, that emerges from the feelings of listening attentively to the persuasions of God’s signs all around present, from the ambiance of reading them, competent understanding and following, can be nothing but a sign. Like natural phenomena, which also are God’s ¨signs¨ or ¨symbols¨ in the world of images, the works of Islamic art do ...
By Nusret Isanović
GIFTEDNESS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AS DETERMINANTS OF COMPETENCE SELF-PERCEPTION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Conducting this research, we wanted to explore the competence self-perception in gifted elementary school students and to compare different aspects of gifted and non-gifted children’s self-perception. In addition to this, we investigated gender differences as well as the correlation between self-perception and academic achievement. The research sa...
By Anela Hasanagić, Asmir Zukić, Nina Bulajić
PERCEIVED PARENTAL SUPPORT AS A FACTOR OF PREVENTING MALADJUSTED BEHAVIOUR IN ADOLESCENCE
Social support refers to the benefits one is capable of receiving from relationships with other people. Family as a primary unit is the one that should be the greatest source of all forms of social support. However, young people sometimes do not feel that their family is the source of that kind of support, so it could be said that perceived and act...
By Anela Hasanagić
What is certain cannot be denied by suspicion (Al yaqīnu lā yazūlu bish-shakk)
This paper explains one of the five general Shari’ah legal principles: “What is certain cannot be denied by doubt,” (Al yaqīnu lā yazūlu bish-shakk) and it sheds some light on the subordinate principles which are subsumed under it. At the beginning of this paper the origin, the point of reference and the meaning of this principle is explained with ...
By Šukrija Ramić