What is involved in pilgrimage?
What is involved in pilgrimage? Describe the differing, approaches to pilgrimage by referring to two or more places of pilgrimage. There are many reasons why Christians go on pilgrimages. For many people pilgrimages play a very important role on their life and they find it very helpful to their development. Many people go to places like Lourdes and Lough Derg every year, and claim it changes their life and makes them closer to God through the activities they undertake there. Many organizations are set up to take disable children to Lourdes and help them, one organization is HCPT, it is the largest children's pilgrimage in the U.K and it was set up almost fifty years ago and is still running today. HCPT is a group which goes to Lourdes once a year with hundreds of children with volunteering adults to help them. The children love it and benefit hugely from it. There are over 5 million people that come to Lourdes a year, and it is a good way to get closer to God and change peoples lives. There is many ways that it can change a Christian's life and their beliefs. The pilgrimage's is not just all about praying, as it helps people relax and meet new people who might be sharing the same experiences as them. At Lourdes there are many English and international masses, there is also the Blessed Sacrament procession and blessing of the sick which relieves dieing people of their sins.
R.E Coursework Pilgrimage
Kevin Smith Pg.1 R.E Coursework Pilgrimage A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion or as an act of respect (Pilgrimage means the journey of a pilgrim and a pilgrim is someone who goes on journeys to sacred places). Pilgrimages may be defined as journeys made to some place with the purpose of venerating it, or in order to ask there for supernatural aid, or to discharge some religious obligation. It is not essential for a Christian to go on a pilgrimage, unlike the religion of Islam where all Muslims have to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca, their Holy City, once in their life time. Only if they can find someone to go in their place they are excused of this spiritual journey, many Christians regard it as a very important step in their spiritual development. There are many reasons why Christians go on pilgrimages such as some Christians go on pilgrimages to increase and strengthen their faith, others go as an act of penance for their sins or an act of thanksgiving to God, Also to visit a holy place where God seems especially present, for physical healing, for spiritual healing, Also to visit the places connected with life, death and the resurrection of Jesus, to have a holiday in spiritual surroundings. Also some people go on Pilgrimages to simply to assist others who are old, sick or disabled. In doing this they
Islam - More Than A Religion.
Islam More Than A Religion Despite its huge following around the world and the growing Muslim communities in the United States, Islam is foreign to most Americans who are familiar with Christianity or Judaism. Because most Americans know little or nothing about Islam, they have many misconceptions about Muslim beliefs and rituals. The negative image many people in the United States and Europe have of Islam and the Muslim world has a long history. Many have judged Islam without making an effort to consider this religious tradition on its own terms, without bothering to become acquainted with its teaching and the ways in which Muslims practice their faith. Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is a monotheistic religion, based on the belief in one God.. This religion was proclaimed by the Prophet Muhammad in Arabia, in the 7th century A.D. The term Islam virtually means "surrender". Within Islam the believer (called a Muslim) use the Arabic word for God, Allah, to refer to the creator of the world and of all life within it. Allah is viewed as the sole God----creator, sustained, and restorer of the world. The will of Allah, to which man must submit, is made known through the sacred scriptures, the Qur'an (Koran). Allah revealed the Qur'an to his messenger, Muhammad. According to Islamic beliefs, Muhammad is the last of a series of prophets (including Adam, Noah, Jesus, and
Hajj Coursework
Islam - Hajj Coursework a)i) Hajj is a sacred journey or pilgrimage that every Muslim with the health and money to complete must take part in at least once in their life. Hajj is the fifth of the five pillars of Islam, which shows its importance because the five pillars represent the duties of people of the Islamic faith and is what they base their way of life around. Hajj is a demonstration of solidarity of the Muslim people and an expression of their loyalty and submission to their God. The event of Hajj takes place between the 8th and the 12th day of Dhul Hijjah (the 12th month in the Islamic calendar). This Islamic date cannot be directly converted into a western calendar but the next time Dhul Hijjah comes around will be on December 11th, with the week in which Hajj takes place starting on December 18th 2007. Hajj originates from the original rituals believed to have been undertaken by Muhammad in the early 7th century, although many believe that it can be dated back as far as 2000 BC, the time of Abraham when tens of thousands would join in the Pilgrimage during the week of Hajj, and they would perform a series of rituals each of which with different meanings and purposes. a)ii) Islamic faith is defined by five pillars which guide Muslims in their lives and are the most important things in their faith, therfore the fact that Hajj is one of them highlights it's
"What are Islamic sexual and moral codes and how are these affected by living in a multicultural society?"
Islamic studies coursework "What are Islamic sexual and moral codes and how are these affected by living in a multicultural society?" Rationale The aim of this essay is to identify what Islamic sexual morals and codes are and how Muslims beliefs in these are affected by living in multicultural societies. Both the positive and negative effects will be stated and looked into. The tools I will use to conduct my research will be Islamic books and search engines on the Internet to find web sites relating to the matter about Islamic moral and sexual codes. I will also use the Internet to find articles or sites, which bring up key information about how Muslims living in multi cultural societies faiths are affected. I may even have to carry out interviews and questionnaires to find what people living in Bradford feel about their faith and whether or not it is affected by living in a multi cultural society. The purpose of this essay is to distinguish what Islamic sexual and moral codes are and how Muslims belief in these are affected by them living in multi cultural societies, this can be done by looking at Islamic sources such as the Quran, Hadith, and the Sharia'h (which consists of both). To point out the affects on Islamic moral and sexual codes living in multicultural societies, what will need to be looked into would be factors such as; multicultural societies, how they
Pilgrimage plays a big part in the Christian life.
QUESTION 2 Pilgrimage plays a big part in the Christian life. Christians use pilgrimage for lots of reasons, for example it can be to heal them from a illness like in Lourdes. Christians go on pilgrimage to get closer to god and to become one with him. By doing this they are making them selves better Christians, some people go to help there faith develop. Most Christians have a strong relationship with god and find him easy to talk to and believe in. others find that because of a bad thing that has happened in there life they can not communicate with god as easily as others can. People like these go on pilgrimage to try to make there relationship with god stronger or to find there faith again. In Lourdes there are lots of non Christians that go each year with no intention of becoming Christians but as the holiness of the place touches them they can find new faith and new hope. When I was watching the video of a Lourdes pilgrimage I saw that a lot of disabled children go on pilgrimage, looking at the suffering of the children I began to appreciate my life so much more then I did before. I think that this is an other reason that people will go on pilgrimage, to thank god for the life they where given and they have been blessed with. Different places of pilgrimage are visited for different reasons, people go to the holy land on pilgrimage because it is the place the Jesus
Description of a Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
A pilgrimage is a journey because of a belief. Usually it is a journey to a holy place that is of importance to the pilgrim's religion. The journey could be physical or purely spiritual, but is usually of benefit in some way to the pilgrim. Pilgrimage was a social, spiritual and economic element even in the pre-Reformation church. Churches were built and inns made wealthy from the gifts or payments of pilgrims. Today it is an opportunity for spiritual refreshment, to strengthen faith, or find healing for body, mind or spirit. Many will perform a pilgrimage as a form of penance and commitment, to give thanks or find the roots of their faith. Christian traditions are kept alive by reenacting or following the past in fellowship with others. In this piece of work I will endeavour to describe, explain and evaluate Christian pilgrimage. A Description of a Pilgrimage to Jerusalem One Christian pilgrimage that is carried out by millions of pilgrims is to Jerusalem. There is a lot to see on this particular pilgrimage as it is mostly visiting the places where Jesus was all those years ago. You can visit places from the bible and celebrate Mass at each of them. It is possible to see in the church of the Holy Nativity the site of Jesus' birth and walk in the fields where the shepherds were visited by the angels. I interviewed some people who had been to the Holy Land as well as
Review (2005) Festivals and special days Al-Hijra (1 Muharram) This festival commemorates the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) moved from Mecca to Medina.
Review (2005) Festivals and special days Al-Hijra (1 Muharram) This festival commemorates the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) moved from Mecca to Medina. Ashura (10 Muharram) Shi'a Muslims use the day to commemorate the martyrdom of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet (pbuh) in 680 CE. It has been a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims since the days of the early Muslim community. Milad un Nabi (12 Rabi') At this time Muslims think about Muhammad (pbuh), and the events of his life. Lailat al Miraj (27 Rajab) The festival celebrates Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) journey from Mecca to Jerusalem in a single night on a winged creature called Buraq. From Jerusalem he ascended into heaven, where he met the earlier prophets, and eventually God. Lailat-ul-Bara'h (15 Shabaan) The Night of Forgiveness (Lailat-ul-Bara'h) takes place two weeks before Ramadan. Muslims spend the night in prayer seeking God's guidance and forgiveness for their sins. It is an opportunity to put the past behind them and forgive each other. Many Muslims believe that a person's destiny is fixed for the coming year by God on this night. Lailat al Qadr (27 Ramadan) The Night of Power marks the night in which the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by Allah. No one knows of its exact date, but the Prophet (pbuh) said that it falls in the last 10 nights of
I am going to describe what a pilgrim would do if they went to Lourdes. I will explain why Lourdes is a Christian place of pilgrimage.
LOURDES COURSEWORK STATEMENT OF INTENT I am going to describe what a pilgrim would do if they went to Lourdes. I will explain why Lourdes is a Christian place of pilgrimage. Then I will explain the reasons why some Christians choose to make a pilgrimage and the ways in which they may be affected. "There are more important things for Christians to do than go on a pilgrimage." I am going to discuss this issue. I will offer reasons for and against this point of view. Then I will make an evaluation and include my opinion. MY PERSONAL COMMENT For this piece of coursework I will do research on the Internet, in local libraries and also in school. I am interested to find out what pilgrims do and also why the place of pilgrimage became holy. I will also find out the affects and benefits the pilgrimage has on people. I will like to find out why people go on the pilgrimage apart from to be healed. I will do enough research to know mainly everything about Lourdes. a) Describe a visit to a Christian place of pilgrimage. Lourdes is a small village in France. It was rarely ever noticed before it became a place of pilgrimage. Bernadette Soubirous, born in Lourdes 1844, was the girl who captured the hearts of many Christians. The story began when Bernadette and a few others were collecting firewood and Bernadette heard a sudden gust of wind by a cave. She looked up and
How might following Islam, in Britain affect an individual's lifestyle and the lifestyle of a Muslim community?
How might following Islam, in Britain affect an individual's lifestyle and the lifestyle of a Muslim community? Islam is the second biggest religion in the world. In Britain there is about 1.5 million British Muslims that live around the country. Living in Britain will have a great impact on their culture and traditions. This essay will focus on the Islamic culture and how living in Britain might affect a Muslims everyday life. In Muslim culture men and women are equally worth spiritually. So, women should work along men and try to learn the knowledge and skills. However, women should be made comfortable therefore they cover their legs, arms and head. They usually cover their heads with a scarf or veil. This is called wearing a hijab and it indicated modesty in clothing and behaviour. In Britain, Muslim women try to follow their traditions as well as they can but sometimes this can be misunderstood. They might get stared or laughed at. In some extreme cases they become victims of harassment or racial discrimination. Teenage girls from the age of twelve also have to cover their legs, arms and heads. This also shows modesty and good behaviour. Nonetheless, when at school this can be difficult especially in P.E and swimming so they might have to wear special clothing. Children sometimes misunderstand this, so it can result in bullying or them being left out because they