Describe what happens at the fast of Ramadan
Describes what happens at the fast of Ramadan Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam and an obligatory Muslim principle. It occurs every ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and is the process where Muslims do not eat in daybreak for 29 or 30 days (depending on the lunar calendar). This means they are only permitted to eat before dawn or after sunset. Ramadan aims to teach Muslims many important things. It teaches them to be grateful for the food they receive and not to waste it. Ramadan is also a declaration of a Muslims love for Allah, as they are willing to give up something essential for a period of time, for their god. Fasting also teaches Muslims self control as they are able to resist the temptation of food from their friends and peers. Ramadan is a mainly spiritual time, as a Muslim must focus on Allah at all times. They must also refrain from talking ill of others, and are encouraged to read the Qu'ran. Ramadan is perceived as a time to repent sins and become closer to god. Only a few Muslims are exempt from Ramadan. These include people not of a sane mind, the sick, travelers, those too old and those too young to fast and pregnant women. Girls are also not allowed to fast on their period, because they are deemed as "unclean". Old people usually pay charity to a poor person for every day they do not fast, meaning god will bless them in a different
'It is not possible for Muslims to follow their religion faithfully in Britain' Agree or disagree?
'It is not possible for Muslims to follow their religion faithfully in Britain'. Do you agree? Candice Burton 10QY I believe that it is possible for Muslims to follow their religion faithfully in Britain but it would be difficult. Firstly I do believe that problems will occur with Muslims living in Britain however since there are more Muslims living here over time I cannot see how living in Britain should be a barrier to their faith. Since the Race Relations Act was passed in 1976 any discrimination of race in employment is considered an offence. For Muslims working in Britain it may be difficult to keep to prayer times as they may be unable to leave work to pray. Although prayer times can be caught up (Niyyah), as it is not always possible to find an appropriate place to pray. The ground on which a Muslim prays must be clean and in a room in which will no be disturbed. Another difficulty concerning working is washing. This is more challenging because it requires well-equipped facilities and takes longer. Some employers may not be sympathetic if workers want to leave to pray however pray times often follow the normal breaks of the day. For Muslim men this may be harder as they will need to go to a mosque for an hour or more during Friday lunchtime. This may result in taking the whole Friday afternoon off depending on a Muslims location in Britain. As there aren't many
Places of pilgrimage tend to be very commercialised these days. This is bound to reduce the value of a pilgrimage for a Christian. Do you agree? Show that you have considered more than one point of view.
Question 3 Places of pilgrimage tend to be very commercialised these days. This is bound to reduce the value of a pilgrimage for a Christian. Do you agree? Show that you have considered more than one point of view. Pilgrimage is important to Christians because it helps them to develop their spirituality and become closer to God. It is also important to Christians because they believe a pilgrimage may help them to get out of purgatory quicker. Those who agree with this statement might argue that commercialism of places of pilgrimage will attract non-serious pilgrims. Inevitably, a place of pilgrimage would become overcrowded, causing some serious problems. Serious pilgrims, who have travelled from around the world, may become distracted by the activities of tourists that are not on a specific pilgrimage. A common example of this is, that when a small prayer or mass is taking place at the foot of a statue, a tourist may just walk in front of the group to take photographs without any regard for those who are in prayer. A place of pilgrimage is supposed to be a peaceful place for prayer, reflection and spiritual growth and understanding. However, this atmosphere would change with the high levels of tourist activity that commercialism involves. People would lose the ability to feel the presence of God. In the New Testament, Luke 19:45-48, Jesus entered the temple and drove
Describe in detail the preparation for and ceremony of marriage in Islam.
Islam Coursework Describe in detail the preparation for and ceremony of marriage in Islam All Muslims are expected to marry. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was married and said: 'He who is able to marry should marry' (Hadith 30.10) Islam teaches that marriage is equally desirable for men and for women. One type of marriage is an arranged marriage. When the time comes for a young person to get married they usually want their parent's help and support. According to the teachings of Islam young men and women should not mix freely and so in most Muslim traditions the parents arrange whom their child should marry. This is known as an arranged marriage. In all Muslim marriages, parents are expected to have a role in choosing their child's partner. However, as marriage is a contract between individuals, both partners must agree to the match. Muslims are not allowed to arrange a marriage for anybody against their will. As well as helping their children to choose a suitable marriage partner, Muslim parents also have a responsibility to help if any things go wrong. This responsibility may influence their choice. Different Islamic cultures celebrate marriage in different ways. Around the Muslim world different customs are included in Muslim wedding celebrations. In mixed marriages Muslim boys may marry Christians and Jews, but Muslim girls are not permitted to marry non- Muslims
y Sanamdeep Aujla Explain how taking part in the activities you have chosen would affect a christian in their day to day life. How do christians differ in their attitudes towards pilgrimage.
AO2 by Sanamdeep Aujla Explain how taking part in the activities you have chosen would affect a christian in their day to day life. How do christians differ in their attitudes towards pilgrimage. Christians see a pilgrimage as an important part of their spiritual discipline. They visit the scenes of events that are part of their spiritual life. Christians may feel deep satisfaction that they have been able to visit and worship in holy places. People see prayer as a way of approaching God; Some Christians use another method of praying. Rosary is a method of prayer used to remember the mysteries on events on the lives of Jesus and Mary at pilgrimages such as Lourdes. Some sites of pilgrimage, such as Lourdes in France, have a history for healing. The 'Holy Water' is said to bring healing to all those who bath in it, whether it be emotional or physical. On a daily basis, people would go to a mass to hear the word of their God and see many of the attraction of Lourdes. People are said to come back with better emotional experience and creates more awareness in the person's faith. A sick person should leave Lourdes with a feeling of peace and strength from God. People who bath at Lourdes have experienced religious healings rather than just physical illnesses. People have gone to Lourdes knowing that this is their last hope of a cure, and people whom have not been so lucky, can
Places of Pilgrimage tend to be very commercialised these days.This is bound to reduce the value of the Pilgrimage for ChristiansDo you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
AMDG Coursework 3 24th October 2004 Places of Pilgrimage tend to be very commercialised these days. This is bound to reduce the value of the Pilgrimage for Christians Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view. These days money is everything, and the second someone sees the opportunity to make a bit of cash they jump at the chance. For example, places of pilgrimage are visited by many of the millions of Christians in the whole world, yearly, and never does the number of these pilgrims fall drastically; giving merchants customers continuously. In this essay you will hear of just exactly how these merchants affect the value of Pilgrimage for Pilgrims. To me, there are two main views here to be looked at. There is the view of the people, who are affected, and the people who aren't affected. So firstly lets talk about those of whom are affected. The main reason that people go on pilgrimage is so that they can be closer to God. If we were to take Fatima as an example, then I would most definitely assure you that on the way, the streets are very very congested. So, many people decide that instead of driving the rest of the way, that they will walk there instead. Doing as such is fine, but the local merchants (a lot) can see this, and take advantage. They set up their stalls
Religious Education Hajj Coursework
Section A: i) What is Hajj? A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place. This journey can be physical and emotional, and the Hajj is often both for all concerned. It is also a spiritually powerful journey in search of great religious or moral significance that shows power and faith in the religion the participants follow. Sometimes, as in most religions, it is a journey to a sacred place or shrine that is important to the person or religion. The aim of a pilgrimage is to confirm and place faith in God, and to show you are part of your faith. Muslims show that they are part of the Ummah (The Family Of Islam) by taking this journey. A pilgrimage can also be a journey about repent and forgiveness for a person's actions, and they would take the pilgrimage as a means of saying sorry (repenting) to their God. The Hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca), for Muslims, is about the submission to Allah, and following the 5 pillars. The whole aim of the pilgrimage is to show your religion and to show your faithfulness and submission to Allah. Among the main themes and messages of Hajj is submission and obedience to Allah. The submission to Allah is so very important because that is what Islam is all about; worshipping and trusting in the one true God: Allah. Therefore, a great deal of respect and hope is placed around the stand before Allah as people from all over he world experience his
Describe why a Muslim would want to go on The Hajj?
Describe why a Muslim would want to go on The Hajj? The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Makkah 'it is a complete suspension of all worldly activities for a few days, when the pilgrim becomes just a naked soul, living and moving for God alone.' This is one of the pillars of Islam and therefore an extremely important part of the Islamic faith. Every Muslim who has enough money and is healthy enough to make this pilgrimage is obliged to do so at least once in their lifetime, sometimes if someone is too ill, or if they are quite poor they will get someone to go for them, or a whole community might sponsor one person to go for them. Although you are meant to go to Makkah if you find yourself unable to do so it is the thought that counts as Allah can tell if your intention was true as he is omnipresent. All types of Muslims go on the pilgrimage so it brings together Muslims of different social status, wealth and ethnic culture to praise Allah. Millions of Muslims man and women go to the Hajj and they stand as equals in the eyes of Allah. Being together all for the same purpose 'a common bond of devout servitude to Allah' unites the Muslims and reinforces that sense and bond of brotherhood and making them aware of their link to the Ummah. This is particularly important for Muslims living in a non-Muslim country, as they may feel more united to other fellow Muslims. This
Salat is the obligatory Muslim prayers, performed 5 times each day by every good Muslim.
Salat is the obligatory Muslim prayers, performed 5 times each day by every good Muslim. God ordered Muslims to pray at five set times of day: * Salat al-fajr: dawn, before sunrise. * Salat al-zuhr: midday, after the sun passes its highest * Salat al-`asr: the late part of the afternoon * Salat al-maghrib: just after sunset. * Salat al-`isha: between sunset and midnight. All Muslims try to do this. Muslim children as young as seven are encouraged to pray. Prayer Sets the Rhythm of the Day This prayer timetable gives Muslims the pattern of their day. In Islamic countries, the public call to prayer from the mosques sets the rhythm of the day for the entire population, including non-Muslims. A Universal Muslim Ritual The prayer ritual, which is over 1400 years old, is repeated five times a day by hundreds of millions of people all round the world. Carrying it out is not only highly spiritual, but connects each Muslim to all others around the world, and to all those who have uttered the same words and made the same movements at different times in Islamic history. Prayers of Body, Mind, and Soul The set prayers are not just phrases to be spoken. Prayer for a Muslim involves uniting mind, soul, and body in worship; so a Muslim carrying out these prayers will perform a whole series of set movements that go with the words of the prayer. Muslims make
A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion or as an act of respect
A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion or as an act of respect 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, Lourdes is a small town situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Although the town has just 17000 inhabitants, 5 million visitors go there each year. In the hotel trade, Lourdes is second only to Paris in importance. There are several narrow streets leading down to the Grotto. These are full of souvenir shops and although these at first seem tacky and out of character, they soon become an integral part of the visit to Lourdes. As in most French towns there are numerous cafes and bars which are open to all ages. The cafe we visited most was the Terrase, where part of the bar was outside virtual