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    • International Islamic University Malaysia
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    • Antonine University
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    • An Islamic Philosophy of Virtuous Religions:
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    • Karen Armstrong
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    • Islamic and Middle East Studies (IMES)
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    • Archaeological Museum
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    • The Tragedy of Western Women
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    • University of Kuwait
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    • Sunway University College
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