Explain why some people go on pilgrimage and the effect this might have on them.
Coursework Part B: Explain Why Some People Go On Pilgrimage And The Effect This Might Have On Them. Most pilgrims go on pilgrimage to experience show their faith in God, to pray and get close to him. Visitors to the Holy Land want to visit the places described in the Bible which they believe are sacred, where Jesus lived and carried out his ministry. Visiting these places helps them to stay close to God, partly because they are devoting some of their time to God. Many Christians go on pilgrimage because they feel a sense of joy and presence. Although Christians can pray to God in any place and at any time, some feel that being in a place of pilgrimage can help them in their prayer. They go on pilgrimages to pay homage to God and to pray. Some sites of pilgrimage, such as Lourdes in France, have a history for healing. Some people visit these places in the hope that they will be healed, or that the experience will help them come to terms with their illness and accept it. In a similar way, Christians who feel far from God might go on pilgrimages for spiritual healing. Finally, although pilgrimage is strictly different from a holiday, some Christians who are thinking of going on holiday instead visit a place of pilgrimage, for example the Holy Land. There they enjoy themselves but also meet with other Christians and worship God. Pilgrimages can have a dramatic effect on
R.E Medical Ethics Coursework
Medical Ethics Coursework Approximately one in six couples have difficulty achieving a pregnancy. It has been found that female factors are responsible in 30% of cases, factors account for a further 30%, combined male and female factors account for 20% and the remaining 20% of cases are unexplained. Under normal circumstances, the chances of pregnancy occurring as a result of unprotected intercourse during the fertile time of the cycle are about 25% per month. After 12 months of trying, approximately 80% of couples will have conceived. For most men the infertility causes is the result of having a low sperm count. This is caused by a lot of different reasons some of which are medical. These would include a condition called variocele and having sperm that is shaped abnormally. The lifestyle that a man chooses can affect his sperm count as well. For instance, if a man smokes cigarettes, uses illegal drugs, or drinks excessively they will have a lower sperm count than a man that doesn't. Even wearing tight pants and soaking in a hot tub can lower the sperm count. Of course, these are things that can be changed to help correct this problem. Medications and certain sickness can lead to having low sperm count temporarily as well and can also be corrected. Ovulation is one of the main factors that infertility causes in women. Several factors cause a decrease in ovulation such as
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
Mosque- a place of worship
Coursework tasks Option 1 A place of Muslim Worship Write about 1500 words on the following: (a) (i) Describe the main features of a specific mosque. (ii) Analyse and explain the role and function of the imam in a Sunni mosque. (iii) Analyse and explain the role and function of the mosque in the Muslim community. (12 marks) (b) 'You do not need to go to a mosque to be a good Muslim'. Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. Your answer should refer to Muslim teaching. (8 marks) (Total 20 marks) (a) (i) Describe the main features of a specific mosque. The mosque - known as 'masjid' in Arabic, is a place of Muslim worship; it is a respected and esteemed place for all the Muslims to go and pray in as well as do many other things, because the functions of a mosque are many. There are five things that have been made obligatory for Muslims, known as The Five Pillars Of Islam, the second pillar is 'salah' - ritual prayer, which must be performed five times a day to declare ones faith in Allah and offer their praise. Prayers are often performed in the masjid. 'Verily, I am God; there is no God but I; therefore serve Me, and perform the prayer of My remembrance.' (Qur'an 20:14) The word mosque was invented by Spanish Christians over 500 years ago and
islam part b
Part B Explain the importance of Ramadan to Muslims and ways in which it may affect their lives? There are many reasons way Ramadan is important to Muslims but one of the main reason is that the holy Qur`an was ravelled in this blessed month also there are smaller reason why. As the holy book was reviled in this month so it is the best possible thing to do this month is recite the holy book. Also there a special prayer which is only preformed during this month this is read once daily throughout this month. "It is said that the prophet used to recite the hole of the Qur'an during this prayer" This is why mosque will finish the Qur'an in this month. The Lailat-ul-Qadr (night of power) is witness in this month, the night of power is a blessed night and Muslims will try to stay awake all night this night is equivalent to a thousand years so Muslims will spend this night worshiping god in lots of different manners some will recite the Quran others will read extra prayers and some will read prayer beads and surahs (extracts of the Qur`an). Qadr means honor and dignity. Lailat-ul-Qadr means the night of honor and dignity. It is this night in which the first Divine Revelation came to the Prophet Muhammad, when he was in prayer in the cave of Hira. Since this night enjoys the honor of having the first revelation brought to the Prophet Muhammad, it has been named
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A) Describe what happens at the fast of Ramadan. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is the month during which the prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Qur'an from Allah through the angel Jibril on the Night of Power. Because of this, Muslims treat this month as very special, so they undertake a fast (Sawm) throughout the duration of Ramadan, which lasts 29 or 30 days. Fasting is a very important part of life for Muslims as it is the 4th of the 5 pillars of Islam, which are the five compulsory duties which a Muslim must perform. Sawm is the name of the fast which Muslims undertake in Ramadan. Usually, it begins as the first of the Sun appears above the horizon, and ends when the Sun has set. People living in areas of the world where the Sun sets or rises at extreme times may follow a different time for fasting. As Muslims use a lunar calendar, the position of Ramadan in terms of the season changes every year, so some years the days are longer or shorter. In the Qur'an 2:183, it states: "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may ward off (evil)". As this is the direct command of Allah, it is obligatory for Muslims to follow the fast. Also, the prophet Muhammad himself set the example for fasting. In the Hadith it says: "Upon (seeing the new moon at the start of Ramadan) the
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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
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The Miracles of Jesus/Isa (AS) Jesus holds one of the highest statures amongst the Prophets. Unlike other Prophets who performed miracles, Isa himself was a miracle, as he was born of a virgin mother, and God describes him and his mother Mary as such: "...and We made her (Mary) and her son (Jesus) a sign for the worlds." (Quran 21:91) Nonetheless, in the Quran, Jesus is described as having many miracles not bestowed upon other prophets. God says: "And We gave unto Jesus, son of Mary, clear miracles" (Quran 2:87) Jesus spoke from the cradle One of the miracles mentioned in the Quran, although not mentioned in the Bible, is that fact that Jesus, while still in the cradle, spoke out to protect his mother Mary from any accusations people may have placed on her due to having a child without a father. When she was approached about this strange incident after her childbirth, Mary merely pointed to Jesus, and he miraculously spoke, just as God had promised her upon annunciation. "He shall speak to people while still in the cradle, and in manhood, and he shall be from the righteous." (Quran 3:46) Jesus said to the people: "I am indeed a slave of God. He has given me the Book and made me a Prophet, and He has made me blessed wherever I may be. And He has enjoined upon me prayers, and to pay the alms, as long as I live and (He has made me) kind to my mother, and He has not