As the days went by I educated my mates about my religion. For example they didn't know that we Muslims are not allowed to eat pork a
Draft Original writing My religion. For my original writing I have decided to write about a time in my life where I had to make a difficult decision which would have had completed consequences for me. Mid September 1996 first day of high school like every new student I was extremely nervous as this was my first time I been somewhere that I didn't know anyone. As I entered the main entrance there was havoc every as all new pupils where ask to go into the assembly hall to be allotted to they appropriate form groups. Once I was allocated to my form group I instantly realised that there were no Muslims in my class and that most if not all Christians. During the first few months at high school I found it very hard to interact with the other pupils as they already knew each other, but once I felt comfortable I opened up quite easily. It now somewhere after Christmas time if my memory is right and it coming towards the holy month of Ramadan where all Muslims who are capable to fast should participate in a month where we are not allowed to eat or drink during day time hours. The first couple of fast I kept I found really difficult as other pupils teased me as they were having they snacks on they break and diner. One time as I was sitting in the library during lunch hour a couple of my mates who were Christians came over just to see what I was doing. I explained to them
Muslims beliefs in the afterlife affect their behaviour during their lives. For example the belief in judgement day, because of this belief in being judged and sent to either hell or paradise they follow the teachings of Allah to reach paradise
B/ Muslims beliefs in the afterlife affect their behaviour during their lives. For example the belief in judgement day, because of this belief in being judged and sent to either hell or paradise they follow the teachings of Allah to reach paradise because they believe that hell is so awful. "Heaven with its beautiful gardens, flowing rivers, lovely maidens, heavenly food and couches to recline on. Yet the ultimate joy for those in Heaven is to experience the continual presence of Allah." This is the basic description of paradise, which describes the paradise as a desirable place which people would want to go. Whereas hell is described to put people off ending up there. "Garments of fire have been prepared for the unbelievers. Scolding water shall be poured upon their heads, melting the skins and that which is in their bellies. They shall be lashed with rods of iron." (Surah 22;19) This way Muslims go out of their way to follow the strict teachings of Allah to not go to hell and ascend to paradise, kind of like scaring people into following exact teachings. By following halal teachings to avoid hell and go to heaven, if they didn't believe in Islam they would not act in the same way and their daily routine would differ. This means that by believing and following Islam they behave differently to what a non-believer would. By believing in an afterlife and
Describe & explain why a Muslim might take part in the Hajj, And what does it involve.
Name: Ben Gibb Describe & explain why a Muslim might take part in the Hajj And what does it involve. Muslims might go on Hajj to be forgiven or to 'cleanse and purify themselves not just physically but mentally' When pilgrims arrive in Makkah they have to wear a set of clothing called Ihram. They wear a long white draped dress. Men wear two pieces of clothing, this is also used to burry them when they die. One piece is wrapped around the hip and the other is wrapped over the right shoulder, showing the right shoulder and this is called Ihram. A woman wears a long white dress. Women are allowed to uncover their faces on hajj because men won't look at them with lust. The Ihram is usually put on at a specific entry places into the vicinity of Makkah. When pilgrims go to the Ka'ba they chant and pray a prayer called 'Talbiyah The Ka'ba lies in the middle of a sacred mosque. Muslims walk and circle the Ka'ba in an anti-clockwise direction seven times; while chanting prayers. Circling the Ka'ba seven times is known as Tawaf. Muslims perform tawaf as a group because it shows respect to Allah that you're all working as a group. While at the Ka'ba they see Al-kiswah. The Al-kiswah is a black cloth hung over the Ka'ba all year round it is inscribed with gold writing which are verses from the Qur'an. After all the chanting and rituals Muslims move on to two hills of Al-Safa &
THREE POWERFUL RELIGIONS. Judaism, Islam and Rastafarianism.
THREE POWERFUL RELIGIONS In my Religious Education lessons I have studied many different religons and managed to broaden my knowledge on different practices and life styles of people all over the world. Now my school term is ending I have been given the task to choose from different topics, I decided to choose the task of taking 3 religions and comparing their beliefes. I have chosen the religions Judaism, Islam and Rastafarianism. I am going to begin with Judaism- Judaism - Jews believe that actions are very important no matter how much you have studied about the Jewish religion and no matter how high your title may be, if your actions aren't pleasing to g-d, also known as Adonai in prayer (g-d will be explained later on). Also by not abiding to g-d's laws thay aren't being faithful to the religion. Jews also believe that (like many other religions) there is only one G-d also known as monotheism. They believe that g-d created everything in this unvierse, also that every single person has their own personal relationship with g-d and that g-d is still working and effecting everything that we choose to do. How do you know you are Jewish? If your parents are Jewish and you have not adopted another religion you are considered Jewish. As a Jewish child you are taught from a young age to read the Torah (holy scriptures), a part called the Shema which explains Jewish beliefs
Explain how going on pilgrimages can change people's lives.
AO2 - Explain how going on pilgrimages can change people's lives Pilgrimage can affect the lives of many people in many different ways. One way in which someone may have been affected is through repentance and renewal. As a way of increasing their faith, pilgrims visit the scenes of events that are part of their spiritual life. Visiting places of great religious significance may help the pilgrim to feel God's presence even more. This also gives them a chance to reflect on other aspects of their life as well as spiritually, such as a visitor to Lourdes who said that the sick showed them how they were taking life for granted. They then went on to say that during their week at Lourdes and probably for the rest of their lives they would feel closer to God for that pilgrimage, which is an example of renewal of their faith. Another way in which people may have been affected by pilgrimage is through learning to appreciate one's own life. One person who made pilgrimage Lourdes illustrated how much the sick loved life, even if they were terminally ill. Pilgrimage is also a chance to get to know one's self a lot more, as another pilgrim said that they learnt to love themselves a lot more in different ways, and that their week in Lourdes was a very emotional one. A pilgrimage is also a chance for a person to be more aware of the passing of their life and of their limited time on earth.
Hajj - a pilgrimage to Makkah.
Hajj is a pilgrimage to Makkah. It is one of the five basic duties a Muslim must do; it is also the fifth pillar of Islam. Muslims go on Hajj on the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar. It is between the 18th and 13th of Dull Hijjah. About 2 million Muslims go to Makkah to make the hajj. Makkah is so crowded at this time if the year that Muslims who have already been on Hajj are not encouraged to go again. Muslims take part in because it is a duty all Muslims must do and they also go because they will have there sins forgiven. On Hajj Muslims have to go to the Great Mosque, the Ka'ba, Mina, Muzdalifah, the plain of Arafat and Mount of Mercy. Muslims go to the Ka'bah, which is also known as a Baitullah (the house of Allah). The Ka'bah is a plain, cube shaped building made of blocks. They go to the Ka'bah to pray. Muslims believe that it is the oldest Shrine to God on earth, which was built by Adam, and then rebuilt by Ibrahim and his son Ismail. At Mina Muslims through stones at pillars which represent the place where Ibrahim and his family faced temptation by the Devil. At Muzdalifah Muslims camp on there journey between Arafat and Makkah. They pick up pebbles to hurl at the pillars of Mina. Muslims then go to have their sins forgiven. When Muslims go to Makkah they must enter the state if Ihram. This means they must concentrate totally on worship and prayer. Men must wear
Hajj - a study of the Islamic pilgrimage.
What is Hajj? Hajj means pilgrimage. It is one of the five pillars of Islam (Declaration of faith, salah/prayer, Sawm/fasting, Zakat/charity and Hajj/pilgrimage). Islam means submission to God, which is why some people feel they should go on pilgrimage. Also it is written in the Qur'an that all Muslims should go on Hajj 'It is the duty of all men towards God to come to the house a pilgrim if he is able to make his way there.' (Qur'an 3:93) unless they don't fulfill all of some rules. These are: - * You have to be Muslim. It is not a show for nonbelievers. * You must be of sound mind and able to understand what you are doing and why. * You must be physically able to handle the strains of the long journey. * You must be able to pay for the trip without using any dishonest ways to get the money. * If a Muslim cannot go on Hajj because of bad health, lack of money or unavoidable circumstances then it is niyyah/intention that counts. Unfortunately only 1 in 10 Muslims manage to go on Hajj, as they cannot fulfill all of the requirements. The Hajj happens once a year in the month of pilgrimage (Dhu-l-Hijja). Many thousands of people go on Hajj each year. Above is a map showing the route used by pilgrims on Hajj. The first stage of Hajj is to go to Mecca where the pilgrims put there Ihram garments on and then each pilgrim performs 7 circuits of the Ka'ba, while trying to
Explain and anylayze Hajj and Makkah
Hajj literally means to travel (i.e., towards God) and it also means an effort to dominate something (the self, in this connection). Conventionally this term is translated as 'pilgrimage,' although this far from gives the exact significance of the word Hajj. This is the third of the religious duties of a Muslim. It is obligatory on every adult, man or woman, to go once in his or her lifetime to Mecca in order to perform there the great Effort for annihilating the ego (fana), i.e., assimilating one's self with the will of God. Those who do not possess the material means of travel are exempted from it. But which Muslim would not collect, little by little, the necessary amount for being able one day to visit the centre of his religion, the Ka'bah or the House of God? The Qur'an (3:96) does not exaggerate [it] when it says that this is the oldest House in the World dedicated by mankind to God and to the cult of monotheism. If one were to think only of Abraham -- who according to the Islamic tradition, was but the restorer of the edifice erected originally by Adam -- it would still be older than the temple of Jerusalem, constructed by Solomon. No other place of worship older than the Ka'bah of Mecca is known to be still functioning. The Rights of Hajj At the borders of the sacred territory, around Mecca, one puts off the ordinary dress, and puts on by way of a religious
Why is the family important for the ‘social and religious life’ of the community?
Why is the family important for the 'social and religious life' of the community? In Islam, the family is vitally important for the 'social and religious life' of the community because the Muslim family is the miniature of the whole of Muslim society and its firm basis. Let's first talk about the relationship between the parents and their children. Parents and their children are generally very close emotionally and physically. Mothers ( and fathers as well ) often sleep with their children when they are young in order to give them better care and more security. Most Muslims had never been accustomed to leaving young children with babysitters or in nursery schools until quite recently. Children are often with their parents, sharing their experiences and happiness. If they must be left, as a rule, they must stay with either relatives, friends or reliable and trusted servants. Training and guidance is an essential thing when Muslim parents bring up their children and it starts very early. Their aim is to try their best in 'moulding' their children so that they have a sound Islamic personality, with a good character and morals. The parents' training and guidance should enable the children to have strong Islamic principles, sound Islamic knowledge, proper Islamic behaviour, and the strength and tools to handle whatever the demands of life in a mature and responsible
Places of pilgrimage tend to be very commercialized these Days. This is bound to reduce the value of pilgrimage for a Christian".
AO3: -"Places of pilgrimage tend to be very commercialized these Days. This is bound to reduce the value of pilgrimage for a Christian". Do you agree? Places of pilgrimage tend to be very commercialized these days. This is bound to reduce the value of pilgrimage for a Christian. In Christians view they believe that doing business in the places of pilgrimage is wrong because it creates the wrong atmosphere and gives the wrong impression to the pilgrims. As we know, pilgrimage is not about spending money on souvenirs. Many people go on pilgrimage to show that they love God and also to show the loyalty they have for God. But, there are some people who reduce the value of pilgrimage for a Christian. They do this by doing business in places of pilgrimage. Some people might think it is alright to do so. Once Jesus threw the money lenders out of the temple (Jn 2:13-17) for turning a place of God into a 'market place'. Even Jesus at that time showed that he hates people doing business in a holy place because it takes away the true meaning of being there. Other people do not think that the places of pilgrimage have become too commercialized or that this takes away the true meaning of being there. Because some souvenirs are appropriate reminders of the pilgrimage for example rosary, souvenirs may improve someone's experience of pilgrimage. In most places, tourism is kept