Essays on Pilgrimage

Ismael Ferroukhi gives us a tale of Reda (Nicolas Cazale) a young man from France who must chauffeur his Muslim Father on a pilgrimage journey. This was just before a few weeks to Reda's college exam. The relationship between Reda and his father is based on the clash of cultures and faith. As they embark on their pilgrimage journey to Mecca, a clear difference between the two in terms of commitment to Islam is seen. Reda portrays pensive sadness in their journey and he has nothing in common with his father. He reluctantly agreed to take the pilgrimage journey ...

The film explores the difference in experiences between a devout Muslim father and his secular son as they embark on a pilgrimage to Mecca. From the outset it is important to note that for a devout Muslim such as Reda’s father and a teenage son who is less concerned about religion. The relationship between the father and the son is tense given the fact that the former is a committed Muslim while the latter is not. Their differences in opinion regarding religion, particularly Islam, cause the son to be reluctant to drive his father from the south of ...

At the beginning of Ismaël Ferroukhi’s first feature film, “Le Grand Voyage”, the relationship between father and son is very tense, due to the generational gap which stops them from forming a truly close relationship. The beginning of the pilgrimage to Mecca finds Reda and his father very different. They seem to have nothing in common. The aged Moroccan immigrant cannot communicate effectively with his French son, and this is emphasized by the fact that they do not even speak the same language for most of the film. Even more important than the generational gap is the ...

In regards to the father and son and their commitment to Islam is that the father is entirely committed to Islam, but the son is not. This has resulted into them not being too close to each other despite being related as father and son. For example, at the beginning of the movie when his father goes to pray the son does not show any sign of interest or concern. At the beginning of their pilgrimage to Mecca, the father and the son relationship is not good, and it is evident when they start their journey the son barely ...

1. How do you characterize the relationship between the father and his son from the perspective of commitment or-non-commitment to Islam? How does this relationship change during the pilgrimage? Reda and his father have nothing in common because he is liberal while his father is rigid and very committed to Islam. Reda and his father clash a couple of times because of their differences in commitment to Islam. Reda is more of a secular person and shows no commitment to Islam. His father, on the other hand, is very religious and committed to the Islamic way of life. First ...

According to Berger (1977), editorials are articles written to reflect the opinions of the newspaper and the majority stakeholders of the newspaper. Rocco & Hatcher (2011), therefore, provided the guidelines for this essay.

Editorial for The Voice of Enterprise: What the Critics Won’t Tell You

We at The Voice of enterprise support the government’s pipeline project that will not only go a long way in meeting the country’s petroleum needs but also generate additional revenue through export of the surplus oil and natural gasses. The government is proposing to construct a 2000 km crude oil pipeline that will traverse from the mines in the remote frontier through the largely uninhabited ...

No two black leaders stand out during the civil rights movement of the 1960s as much as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Whereas the two men were polar opposites in achieving their respective ends – equality for African Americans – they both died much too young as the result of an assassin’s bullet. Malcolm X, best known for his separatist ideology, wanted “black power”, and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s integrationist ideology preached peace, and the brotherhood of all men, regardless of color – conflicting philosophies that yielded both desirable and undesirable results. Certainly, these two civil rights leaders’ ...

Discussion Board Posts

What is the miracle of Caedmon’s hymn? Consider the poem itself as well as Bede’s account of its genesis The miracle of Caedmon’s Hymn according to the Venerable Bede is that while Bede had always known Caedmon as a great poet of unmatched skill. He did not always possess such a talent. Bede contended that the gift of song that Caedmon had could have only come from God. The reason for this was so Caedmon could bring the people that come to listen to him away from evil. For much of Caedmon’s life he had ...

[Client’s name] Discuss how the General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales and one of the tales themselves could function as a criticism of the three estates of medieval culture; that is, the social hierarchy of the 14th century. How do Chaucer’s descriptions of the pilgrims in the prologue contribute to this? In the Medieval Culture there were three estates of the society. There were those, who prayed, those who fought and those who worked. In Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer the representatives of each estate go into the journey, and right from the Prologue each participant starts ...

Chartres, France

The monuments and architecture in ancient times allow talking and narrating about the historical background from the angle of time in which they were built. Through various signs, they inform us about the prosperity, decline of the reigns and empires as well. Thus, they are the major means of communication. They can tell us a lot about the economic, political and religious circumstances of the specific region. They also narrate the contemporary architectural trend. In medieval Europe, especially in France, the Gothic architecture was at its pinnacle. Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres is one of the Gothic architecture examples in ...

Introduction

At present, tourism is one of the most promising sectors of the world economy, ensuring the satisfaction of one of basic human needs - the need for rest. Many countries are rich in cultural and historical areas, but Italy should be highlighted among all of them, because of its unique architecture, history, culture, and mainly because of the great importance in tourist activity. The “face” of the country has changed dramatically over the last century. The fame of modern Italy is provided not only by producing automobiles, chemical products, fashionable clothes and shoes, popular worldwide films, but also by ...

The primary purpose of this essay is to explain how Cathedral of Notre-Dame, also referred to as Chartres Cathedral relates to the culture of the time and how the building was a product of its cultural and political conditions. Chartres Cathedral is situated in Chartres, towards the northwestern France and one of the prime examples of French Gothic architecture. It is well famous for its stained glass and different sculptures ranging from column statues to miniatures. A fire in1194 destroyed most of the cathedral, which was later reconstructed (Chartres Cathedral 2016). The church is made of limestone and displays ...

1. Name two powerful forces molding the development of Romanesque (and Gothic) art and architecture: a. Pilgrimage b. Monastic movement 2. Which cathedral was the starting point to the pilgrimage to Santiago, Spain?

Vezelay cathedral in France

3. What was at Santiago (or maybe who)?

The church in Santiago was believed to house the bones of St James

4. Why did people go on pilgrimages? Cite five reasons. a. to plead for divine help b. to ask for the cure revealed c. to give thanks for favors given d. to ask to forgive their sins e. for the salvation of their souls 5. Whose relics were at Vezelay?

The relics of Mary Magdalene

6. What 3 objects or garments marked ...

Question 1

Female infanticide is one of the oldest practice in China. This practice is streamlined towards family planning in society. Female infanticide refers to the abandonment and killing of baby girls. This traditional practice is believed to have spanned for more than 2000 years. In fact, the practice is dated from Chinese antiquity (Mungello, 2008). The practice is traced to the abandonment of children during Zhou dynasty. The main causes of female infanticide in China are both cultural and material. Female infanticide was carried out through burying alive, poisoning, drowning, suffocation, stabbing, and strangulation. The practice started in China because ...

[Client’s name] Discuss how the General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales and one of the tales themselves could function as a criticism of the three estates of medieval culture; that is, the social hierarchy of the 14th century. How do Chaucer’s descriptions of the pilgrims in the prologue contribute to this? In the Medieval Culture there were three estates of the society. There were those, who prayed, those who fought and those who worked. All the representatives went into the journey, and right from the Prologue each participant starts to tell the stories that show all the ...

Kaaba, the ancient stone architectural structure, is the center of the Islamic world, the unifying historic monument which every Muslim desires to visit at least once in life. This is required by one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The pilgrimage to Kaaba is called the hajj. Kaaba is called the house of Allah. It is located inside the Grand Mosque in the ancient city of Mecca (or Makkah), in Saudi Arabia. During their prayers, Muslim all over the world face the direction of Kaaba. This direction is called the Qibla. The wall adjacent to the Kaaba’s entrance ...

1.2 Religion, Mega Events, and Tourism 1.2.1 Introduction This section seeks to discuss into detail the association and interrelationship between religion, mega events, and tourism. In essence, the section reviews some of the perspective, observations, and critiques of these three aspects by previous authors. Jafari (1988) acknowledges that sporting events such as the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, Expo, and other related competitions which mostly attract audience from every part of the globe play a significant role in determining the tourism patterns. Understandably, they provide tourism opportunities for the host countries bearing in mind that visitors flock into the ...

The chapel was founded after a series of events. In the 19th century, the owner of the property Don Bernardo Abeyta was praying in the hills when he saw something strange. According to Borhyegi (p.2) the owner together with others during their prayers saw a shining object on the mountains from which they found a crucifix, famously known as the miraculous cross of Our Lord of Esquipulas. A priest tried to take the crucifix to Santa Cruz, but it disappeared only to be found back in its original location on three separate occasions. The reappearance of the cross in ...

Introduction

Pilgrimage to Mecca otherwise referred to as the Hajj, is and famous event globally and has been there through history. This religious rite is observed globally by people ascribed to the Muslim religion in present date. During the 18th and 19th century the Hajj provided grounds for various economic activities. Hajj caravan travelled annually from Damascus mainly comprising of the pilgrim. Mecca was at the centre of economic activities taking place during this time. The trade existed between various groups which include the pilgrim, the people of Damascus, and the people of Hijaz. The events of Hajj caravan during ...

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One of the most iconic writers of her time, Rebecca Solnit has travelled into difficult territories and reported back her findings and ideas. She can be described as an environmentalist, an activist or public intellectual. Storming the gates of paradise is one of her more famous works, a collection of essays from the previous ten years of travel and reporting. It is due to these vast findings and experiences that this essay finds it useful to pay attention to the different contexts on which this book was based. She takes the reader on a journey from the Mexican border ...

In this essay, I am going to examine the Five Pillars of Islam. I believe that when we understand other religions and the main practices of these religions, we can break down barriers and come to a better understanding of our religious reality in the world. Further, there are so many stereotypes and so much misinformation regarding Islam, as we have already discussed. Thus, it is my goal, in discussing the Five Pillars of Islam, to show that Islam is a peaceful religion with specific guidelines that guide Islam’s religious adherents, known as Muslims. In the media, we ...

perceived value

Literature Review

Concept of Perceived Value Hajj is known as the annual pilgrimage to Makah performed by various religious followers of the Muslim religions all over the world. Hajjj is considered as one of the largest annual events in the planet and managing such an event as a very tedious endeavour (Osman & Shaout, 2014, p.25). In order to make such events to be as pleasant, safe and rewarding as possible for the participants, the governments of countries where such mega events take place are required to invest a substantial amount of national resources. Most of the participants are Muslims ...

Introduction

A connection between religion and a sacred place is immense. It represents the beliefs invested into the religious domain, a symbolic meaning to the parishioners, and the history encapsulated in a particular place. That is why all religious buildings were constructed in the locations that are significant for the believers and to a particular religion. In some instances it may happen that a sacred building plays a role of a holy place for several religions, as it is the case with Jerusalem. This city is the epitome of holiness, as it contains the places of particular importance for Christians, ...

Chapter 16: Out

Muhammad's condition in 1961 became terrible. In 1963, his relationship with the Islam Nation became even more constrained when he faced a paternity suit from two women. At first, Malcolm pretended not knowing anything about this case. All along, he was aware of the rumors back in 1962 that Muhammad was involved in adultery, but he chose to ignore them and acted like he knew nothing. Muhammad was compared to the great men in the Bible whose actions outweighed their weaknesses and Malcolm preached about it in mosques. In 1963, the President, J. F. Kennedy was assassinated, and Muhammad ...

For centuries, the Bible has been one of the most important books for many cultures, including the Jews, the Christians and the Muslims. All these cultures were united by the first books of the Bible, and interestingly enough, they all have pretty much the same understanding and interpretation of the events written in there. But when the New Testament was written, the cultures split. Christianity started to worship Jesus as the only prophet and his Father as the only God. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus’ disciple teaches us how to live a proper life and be in peace ...

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In reading the excerpt from The Book of Suger, Abbot of Saint-Denis and Vitruvius: The Ten Books on Architecture, one will identify the principles of design, which will ensure that an edifice is well-constructed. These two writings show how important it is to adhere to a particular plan or design to achieve “durability, convenience, and beauty” (Vitruvius Pollio 17). For instance, in Abbot Saint-Denis explains that make the Carolingian pilgrimage church by using “geometrical and arithmetical tools” to make the “center of the old church” coincide with the “center of the new construction” (Suger 23). ...

Lineage, birth and childhood

Muhammad was son of Abdullah who was ultimately a descendant of Adam. While his mother Amina was pregnant she came across a divine message which said that she was bearing God’s messenger and was supposed to name him Muhammad. Muhammad’s father died shortly after his birth and he was brought up under the guidance of his grandfather, Abd-Muttalib who roped in foster mothers for the child. The boy Muhammad was then nurtured via humans who found him deserving enough for the futuristic role (Peters, 45). Muhhamad told about himself that his heart was deprecated of any black ...

Proposal

The world had always been full of different religious beliefs, because there is probably no universal explanation of the origins of human creation. Since the ancient times, we all needed a symbol of faith and of the existence of the judge, who sees everything, thus, is always eager to price, or to punish. Depending to the extent to which we’ve followed his commandments. The two religions: Islam and Christianity are highly different, and their followers are people, whose worldview differs from the other. It makes the two different religions mystically connected, and creates a view of the existence ...

Interrelation of Jerusalem and Mecca and of the Temple and the Ka‘ba in medieval Islam

Jerusalem and Mecca are two most renowned holy cities worldwide. Conspicuously, an enormous quantity of writing and scholarly treaties has been written about both cities. However, there is very little that has been done in a comparative study. Arguably, the majority of comparisons that has been done between Jerusalem and Mecca are the link of the holiness of Jerusalem among Islam to that of Mecca in Islam. This paper seeks to analyze the interrelation of Jerusalem and Mecca and of the Temple and the Ka‘ba in medieval Islam.

The similarities between Jerusalem and Mecca, Jews and Muslims are ...

Political Implications of Sino-Saudi Relations to the US and Regional Affairs

Abstract As the largest and most influential nations in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has been considered a valuable asset to any country wishing to have influence in the tightly-knitted Middle East. Many nations throughout the years have tried to sway the Saudi government and monarchy into entering diplomatic and economic partnerships with them in order to gain access to the region’s oil reserves and establish their partnership but only a few have been successful. One of these successful nations is the People’s Republic of China, which has strong diplomatic, economic and social partnerships with Saudi. China has been ...

ISLAMIC RELIGION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES

Overview of Islamic Religion

The religion of Islam is a monotheistic religion articulated by the Holy Book namely, Quran. The word Islam is an Arabic word that means peace, disambiguation, etc. The religion is based on the word of God, Allah. It is based on the teachings of Allah and the normative of a Sunnah by Muhammad, he is considered as the last prophet of God. The people who are adhered to the religion of Islam are known as Muslims. Islam is an Abrahamic religion. The religion laid its roots in among Arabs. The Kaaba is considered to be the ...

We begin by reading a tragic denouement ending of Mark’s story. Jesus is arrested by the authorities and leads to desertion. Jesus second sermon speaks of powers that are toppled by Human. When Mark narrates the moment, disciples were caught off guard. The passion narrative is filled with execution. We cannot understand this message and the hope it bears unless we come to terms with terrible realism. Mark begins the Passion narrative with two stories where Jesus is the King and the other one a Banquet. Each prepares the reader for the tragic turn. The plot is about to take ...

The Ka’aba is an extraordinary glimpse at an entire culture, a tremendous exhibition of faith. The expression of pilgrimage is truly universal and intriguing. The disparate views illustrate the wide variety of attraction that Islam holds. The Hajj is a fundamental driver for Mecca, it is amazing that only those of the Muslim faith may go to Mecca. The Ka’aba is interesting in that it is said to come from Adam, than Abraham. The black stone is a mysterious and compelling structure.

The complexity of the rituals associated with Hajj is surprising. Especially considering that this is one of the ...

Islam’s Shari'a Law

Introduction Our world is not just made up of different nations with different governments. There are also many religions that have their own ideology and scriptures that they teach to their followers. One of these religions that cover billions of followers is Islam. Many Muslims are devoted to their religion to which they are also guided by the law that makes Islam a very significant religion among others. This is law is called the Shari'a Law. Muslim people strictly follow what is written in the Holy Qur’an in their everyday life. Thus, some other people may think of ...

Muslims have two major factions among them: the Shi’iMuslims and the Sunni Muslims. They have differences in their perspective of political leadership of Islam but their commonalities are many. The first belief practiced by all Muslims regardless of birth, gender, race or color is in the belief of Allah, the one true God and Creator of all things. All Muslims ascribe to His word which is found in the Qur’an. All Muslims are united in the belief of his attributes too. He is all knowing, all powerful and has no family, wife or children. Allah is just ...

Analysis of the Historical Characteristics of Islam before 1500 C.E.

Islam is the second largest religion in the world. As of 2000, the number of Muslims in the world was estimated to be more than 1.2 billion people or 22% of the world’s population (Strayer, 2011). Islam is gaining more adherents and spreading to various parts of the world that were hitherto considered as being exclusive to certain religions. In the United States for instance, there are more than 1,200 mosques in which more than 8 million American Muslims worship (Strayer, 2011). With such a strong presence in the world it is important to review the historical characteristics of ...

Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic religions that are popular in the world today. Practitioners of Islam are called Muslims, and they follow a holy text known as the Qu'ran. The religion is monotheistic and shares roots with Christianity and Judaism; although the Middle East is traditionally thought of as the seat of Islam in the world, there are large populations of practitioners in nearly every corner of the world. China, for instance, has a very large Muslim population, as does the United States, Indonesia, and various other locations around the globe. According to recent statistics, Islam is ...

Introduction

Hajj refers to a one-time journey among the Muslims, who have the physical strength and financial freedom to reach Mecca. The vacation to this destination is in the 12th dhul-hijah of the Islamic calendar. It involves performing the rituals of the rites of the great prophets and teachers of the faith. It involves the gathering of Muslims regardless of their ethnic, racial, social and cultural backgrounds. It helps to promote the essence of brotherhood and sisterhood among the Muslims where they stand before the Kaaba to worship Allah together. This ritual commences after a few months of Ramadan, on the 8th ...

The Differences between Sunni and Shia

Introduction Islam is a religion of Muslims promulgated in Arabia by the prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) in the seventh century C.E. A person can convert Islam by saying Shahada – There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. These words contain the core meaning of Islam. Islam was born through properthood of Muhammad (S.A.W.) and the Holy Quran is the book of Islam. The Quran contains 114 chapters and it was built up with the revealing of Muhammad (S.A.W.). Islam can be divided into three periods: the time before Islam – “The Time of Ingratitude” or “al-jahiliah” when people ...

The Canterbury tales is a collection of stories which were written in the Middle English at the end of the 14th Century by Geoffrey Chaucer. Most of the tales are in verses though some of them are also in prose form. The Canterbury stories were part of the story telling contest by a small group of pilgrims who travelled together on a journey from Southwark to Saint Thomas Becket where their shrine was located. Chaucer used the tales and the descriptions of his characters to paint a very critical and ironic paint of the English Community at the time in particular the church ...

The Changing Image of Christ and the Virgin Mary

Both presentations depict the changing image of Christ and the Virgin Mary throughout time since the beginning of Christianity. The most significant factor that influenced these changes were the events and the period during which they were created. As stated in the presentation of the Changing Image of Christ, the early depictions of Christ during the beginning of the spread of Christianity was that Christ was a Good Shepherd as opposed to the depiction of the more frivolous gods of the Roman Empire, and so that Christ was to take care of his flock just like any good shepherd. While ...

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The Age of the SME

Several studies have been conducted to investigate whether the age of an entrepreneurial SME affects its success, and if so, how. Nunes, et. al. (2013) concluded that both age and size restrict the growth of young SMEs, yet do not seem to affect older SMEs in the same way. This is presumable because an older firm has grown in size since its inception and/or has acquired adequate management experience to navigate difficult times and environments. This same study also identified two more factors that are limiting for young SMEs, yet not so for older enterprises. As ...

Literature

Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Introduction: Geoffrey Chaucer had skillfully adapted the methodology of frame within frame story telling was a process of storytelling that had only begun to evolve during those times. This method involved the putting together of stories of a number of people. In the main story there is the gripping tale of a group of pilgrims who have taken on the perilous journey together to a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Among all the story tellers there are a wide variety among which some are of noble birth and a large number who are mere common folk. The more interesting ...

Biography

Malcolm X was born on 19th May 1925 as Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother was Louise Norton Little and his father Earl Little. Earl was an outspoken Baptist minister, a civil rights activist and a staunch follower of Marcus Garvey. As a civil rights Activist, Earl’s activities led to death intimidation from the Black Legion, a white supremacist organization. Before Malcolm's fourth birthday the family relocated twice to try to fend off the death threats. Despite relocating, suspected members of the Legion burnt the Little’s Michigan home in 1929. Earl was murdered two years later. Louise underwent emotional breakdown ...

Introduction

Lumbini is a garden which is the birthplace of the Buddha known as Siddharta Gautama. Siddharta Gautama is the founder of Buddhism. He was born in the sixth or seventh century BC. This garden became a site of pilgrimage up until the 15th century. This site is only visited by a person of great devotion. In the year 246 BC, Emperor Ashoka, a Buddhist convert, visited Lumbini and ordered the creation of a stone pillar and four stupas. Today, Lumbini is visited by pilgrims from all over the world seeking enlightenment and as a tourist attraction. The site is surrounded by favorable agricultural and natural ...

For my pilgrimage to be successful, I will have to plan well in advance to ensure that all goes well. One year of planning will be sufficient, and in this time I expect that I will save enough financial resources to undertake this serious journey. This money should be enough to cover all the travel costs and costs of accommodation during the journey. I will ensure that I have made bookings in advance for air tickets and hotels since making last minute reservations may be an issue due to the high number of people who also take the same ...

Lynd Ward developed his masterpiece in the depths of the great depression with his pictorial narrative the Wild Pilgrimage. Wild Pilgrimage is a narrative that portrays a laborer in this case referred to as a protagonist who is fleeing from the frustrations of the countryside to the city. In the narrative the countryside is far from being ideal and the laborer ends up with enemies of his own class whom he has to deal with in the city. The narrative implies individual escape and its rejection and a hint of what might be referred to as a lifestyle of the enslaved. The title of ...

Introduction

Norms are what binds communities together – a set of observed habits, rituals and occasions ensconced within a set of socially-agreed conventions. The identity of communities heavily rely on the norms they practice as they try their best to perpetuate those throughout generations. It is precisely due to such that communities tend to treat a certain set of values that are taboo – forbidden, in other words, within the norms they observe. The desire of communities not to identify themselves to a specific set of taboo values provides motivation for them to protect their observation of norms. In that sense, it is noteworthy to assume ...

I. Introduction Saudi Arabia is a monarchy ruled by Kings formed in September 1932. With a population of 27 million, its main religion is Islam as the culture and justice system is based on teachings of the Holy Koran. It is the largest Muslim country in Asia and second in the world after Algeria with the national language as Arabic and has 13 provinces (Cordesman, 2013). the country is famous for leading in production of oil worldwide and also as the second largest hydrocarbon dealer. II. Racial & Ethnic Characteristics The differences in ethnicity, national origin and race are ...

Introduction

Islam is the next largest religion worldwide after Christianity, and the second largest religion in the United States. In the United States, Islam is the fastest growing religion in the country. In any part of the world, Muslims are everywhere as neighbors, co–workers and fellow citizens. Some Americans and Europeans think that Muslims are different, strange, and frightening, even worst, they are associated as terrorist individuals. It is necessary that people change their perceptions of the Muslims. This is will only happen if the public will be provided with better information and deeper understanding especially in the teachings ...

Became Integrated

The Eurasian landmass has witnessed the spread of such major religions as Christianity and Islam. It is also where knowledge of philosophy, science and technology originated, shaping Western culture and thought. This cultural melting pot flourished because the peoples of the Eurasian landmass have been linked along cultural, religious and political lines for centuries; trade and war among other factors, stimulated the sharing of social experiences and improvements in technology and agriculture. The purpose of this essay is to explain how the integration of Eurasia came about between 1000 and 1600 CE up to eventual integration of the Americas ...

Introduction

Asoka, an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, is one of the most important followers of Buddhism. During his rule, Buddhism had spread widely throughout the world and became the leading religion. Asoka was initially a follower of Hinduism. At the start of his rule, he governed his empire in a way his predecessors did. The people described him as a cruel ruler. He sought to expand his territory. He invaded Kalinga and saw the deaths of many people. He regretted his actions and felt the sorrow and grief of the families who were abandoned by the people who died in the ...

Hinduism is one of the Indian religions, which is often described as a totality of religious traditions that have emerged in the India and have common features. Hinduism has its roots in Vedic, Harappa and Dravidian civilization, which is why it is called one of the oldest religions of the world or event the oldest. In Hinduism there are many scriptures and books that are divided into two categories: Sruti and Smriti. Important Hindu texts are the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, "Ramayana", "Mahabharata", "Bhagavad Gita" and Agamas. According to Hinduism, there is Brahman - the supreme spirit, the supreme ...

Malcom X was an African American Muslim male who converted to the Muslim faith later in life. He was steadfast in his beliefs and relished in sharing them with others. He enjoyed passing his knowledge on to the young and old, the dark and the fair. However, earlier in his days as a Muslim, he had yet to make the traditional pilgrimage known as Hajj. As he grew to know more about it, he began wanting to make the pilgrimage. Though it became evidently clear that he was unfamiliar with any of requirements to make this pilgrimage, including how to ...

Introduction

The religion Islam was established by the prophet Muhammad in Arabia. From then on, this religion has grown and continues to spread to its neighboring countries like Syria and other parts of the continents such as America, Europe, and Asia. There are currently about 1.2 billion people who are Muslims. Islam is regarded as the second largest religion after Christianity. This religion is often compared with other religions such as Judaism and Christianity, in terms of its origin, teaching, and beliefs. Conversely, there are characteristics that differentiate Islam from other religions as well as beliefs that make people across ...

Themes are elements that give more meaning and direction to a literary piece. In the story “The Canterbury Tales”, several themes emerged and all of these brought more meaning to the legendary masterpiece. Geoffrey Chaucer highlighted the significance of women in the community. This is evident in the way Chaucer discovers the possible subtleties of marriage between a man and a woman. During the middle Ages, feminism was not as emphasized as it is now; nonetheless, equality for women were not at all uncommon. As a whole, there is also a sense of religiosity that existed in the story especially during a pilgrimage; however, ...

Shia and Sunni Muslims share much of the fundamental beliefs about Islam. The differences between the two Islamic groups stems, not from spiritual differences, but political differences. The differences between the two groups originate from the diverse positions and the practices in Islam that carry spiritual importance. The Sunni Muslims make up majority of the Muslim population in the whole world. Majority of the Shia population are only found in Iraq and Iran while in Yemen, Lebanon and Bahrain, the Shia Muslims are the minority. The two Muslim sects differ on the question of political leadership and this has ...

Chapter 12 : Christianity and the Medieval Mind

- The seven sacraments are: - Baptism – symbolizes the beginning of the commitment to God and the reborn as sons of God. It symbolizes death to sin and resurrection with Christ. - Eucharist – It is the body and blood of Jesus who gives to men as food for eternal life. - Reconciliation – through repentance and confession of sins, men ask God for forgiveness and He offers through this sacrament new life. Through this sacrament the state of Grace is recovered. - Confirmation – it symbolizes the deepening of the commitment with God. The Holy Spirit is ...

Religion 100

Islam is the obedience of oneself to the Will of the almighty Allah. The obedience comes from within, a genuine belief to the almighty Allah. Allah is the Creator of all creatures on earth including humankind. Muslims believe that Allah is a Creator, not just an extraordinary god. The messenger of Allah is Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and accepted the holy word of the almighty Allah through Gabriel, the archangel or the Holy Spirit. The revelation consists of the Islam religion. The genuine revelation is recorded in a book form, the Qur’an. The Qur’an is the accurate word ...

Malcolm X is an extremely critical figure that contributed in shaping American social life. He was a famous man who articulated the struggle, anger, and beliefs of African Americans. He was a radical man who fought for change despite the situation. His struggle for equality for the black nation landed him in prison. While in prison, Malcolm was able to study, and earned a college degree. However, most importantly, while in prison, Malcolm X was introduced to the Islamic faith by one of the prisoners. He received teachings from the Muslim faith, which made him realize that, his people were being oppressed, ...