THE MOSQUE
Islamic Studies Coursework This Islamic studies coursework is about a place of Muslim worship; The mosque (or masjid) Three of the most holy places of Muslim worship are: . The Great Mosque, Haram, which surrounds the Kabba in Makkah. 2. Masjid-e-Nabawi; the mosque of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Madinah. 3. Masjid Al-Aqsa, close to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Millions visit the Majid - e -Nabawi mosque annually to worship, to visit the Prophet's grave, and to see the city where Islam started. It is the second most revered place of worship for muslims. The Prophets (SAW) said: ''One prayer in my mosque is better than one thousand prayers in any other mosque except Al-Masjid, Al-Haram'' (Sahih Bukhari Hadith no. 1190) Features of the Prophet's (SAW) mosque Minaret's of the Prophet's (SAW) mosque At first there were no minarets at all built on the mosque at the time of the Prophet (SAW) or rightly guided Caliphas (RA). The foremost minaret is 44.53 metres high and the one at Baab Salaam is 38.85 metres high. Minarets are tall towers of a mosque, from which a 'muezzin' stands to perform the adhaan five times a day; the call to prayer is traditionally given from the top of the minaret as in those days there was not any speaker systems and using this method allowed the muezzins voice to travel far. In a practical sense, minarets are also used for natural air
Marriage and Divorce
A) Describe the teachings of the religion which you are studying about marriage and divorce. B) Explain how these teachings might affect the attributes of believers and their actions within a marriage. C) "Men and women are not equal" Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have considered different points of view. You must refer to the religion you are studying in your answer. A) Christianity generally has very open viewpoints over many things, and to some extents their views on marriage follow this. However, in Christianity, marriage is seen as a very important thing. Christians believe that marriage and love are gifts from God, and therefore, should be treated seriously. A declaration of eternal faithfulness and love is made in their "vows", and these declarations are taken literally, and are believed to have no conditions. "Vows" can be changed, but generally a Christian may say that they will love their partner "in sickness and in health". These declarations are made in front of an audience, including the vicar, so that there are witnesses present. These vows have been a part of the traditional Christian wedding since they were introduced in 1552. Unlike many religions, Christianity doesn't specify who you can and cannot marry. For instance, in some religions, you may only be allowed to marry another of that religion. In Christianity
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi. Also known as Mahatma the great soul, was the "father of modern India". He originally came from Western India, a city called Porbandar. He was born on 2nd October 1869. Gandhi was on of the youngest of the three sons of Karamchand Gandhi, who was a Prime Minister successively in Porbandar, Rajkot and Vankaner States. Gandhi's mother was Putlibai, Karamchand Gandhi's fourth wife. In 1876 he attended a primary school in Rajkot until the twelfth year. Later on he was engaged to Kasturbai. In 1881 Gandhi want on to do further education in a high school (in Rajkot). Two years later in 1883 he marries Kasturbai. In 1887 Gandhi joins Samaldas College at Bhavnagar (Kathiawar), but gives up studies at close of first term. After that he went to England to study Law. Which got him a job later on his life in South Africa. The life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, who used non-violent resistance to persuade his people (in India) to seek freedom from British rule in the 1940s. Mahatma Gandhi did the salt march. Gandhi also tried as much as he could to keep Hindu's and Muslims to together. Gandhi allowed the lowest caste, the untouchables to join the ashram; wealthy Hindu's protested and stopped giving financial aid. Basically Gandhi tried to win equal rights for all Indians. After the Amritsar Gandhi became the leader of
The Hajj
HAJJ Ai) Muslims think of their faith as a temple for God, held up by five pillars, called arkan. Each pillar of the temple represents a duty the Muslims perform as part of their faith. These are the five pillars: Shahadah - the profession of faith `I witness that there is no other God but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah.' All Muslims think that this is the most important part of their faith. The words are whispered in the ear of newborn babies, so they are the first words they hear. They are the last words said by Muslims who are dying, if they are able to speak. These words also form part of the 'Call to Prayer', called from the minaret by the muezzin. Salah - prayer five times a day Muslims pray five times a day. Prayers can be said in any clean place, but Muslims pray together in mosques. On Fridays male Muslims are expected to go to the mosque for the noon prayers. When it is time for prayer, Muslims will stop what they are doing to pray. Zakah - almsgiving Every year, Muslims give a certain amount of their money to charity. It usually amounts to about 21/2% of a Muslim's annual savings. If they do not give money, they will be cheating Allah and refusing help to those who need it. Saum - fasting in the month of Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim year. During this month, most Muslims will not eat or drink during the hours of daylight.
The Hajj
The Hajj The Hajj is the greatest pilgrimage, which can be only taken in Dhul-Hajjah. This event only happens on a year, during the 12th month of the lunar calendar and the main events last up to 5-6 days. However, for some it can last for up to 9days if they participate in the Urmah, the lesser pilgrimage, which can also be taken at anytime. This expedition is an enormous gathering of every Muslim, male and female, who are of the adult age, physically, mentally and financially fit. If however, they can't make it for these reasons they can be excused from participating on this pilgrimage only if they have heartfelt intentions to do so, the duty in considered fulfilled. The Hajj is an emotional and spiritual journey for Muslims to Makkah, 'the mother town' (42:7), the centre of Islam. Whilst in Makkah one of the main focal points for Muslims on this pilgrimage is the Ka'bah which is also called the Baitullah, the house of God. As the Hajj is the last on the 5 pillars, this makes it obligatory, the 'duty of all men' (Qu'ran 3:91), which in Arabic is called Fard and is to also be completed once in their life. The Hajj is the 5th Pillar of Islam and is probably the largest, most spectacular convention of people at any one time and is said to be the biggest gathering of people until the day of judgement. This holy journey is one of the most critical parts to the developments of
The Hajj
GCSE Islam (Pilgrimage) There are many reasons for people to go on a pilgrimage because they want to devote themselves to God. The main reasons are as follows: to renew or deepen their faith; to get closer and nearer to their God, their supposedly creator; to receive a cure either physically, mentally or spiritually; to please God (as a response to a command; to give thanks). Other reasons are: to search for something; the meaning of life; peace of mind; to learn more about the faith and finally to gain unity and closeness with other members of the faith. he Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah), is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. The pilgrimage occurs from the 6th to the 12th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. Because the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the event cannot be pegged to the Gregorian calendar, whose (solar) year is eleven days longer.Pilgrimage has countless significance and importance to all Muslims. The pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is the most essential place; a Muslim can go for worship. It was the birth place of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who lived there for most of his life and he also used to perform religious acts and ritual there. Mecca has always been a very important, holy city for Muslims even before e the prophet Muhammad reclaimed it for Allah. Muhammad encouraged the continuation of many of the
The City at Night
The City at Night Finished last autopsy of the day. Completed all paper work. I am sure I have forgotten something. Did I put the body away? Yes. Is it all in one piece? It was not when I started. Oh no! I left my wallet behind again. I dash around my office and search for my missing wallet. Of course, it was next to my keys, which I also left behind! Typical, I am always doing this. I finally leave, forgetting nothing (I hope). I exit the building and enter the high street, filled with last minute Christmas shoppers. This year I am glad to say I am not one of them. I bought all the Christmas gifts in early November and they have been sitting, wrapped, in my cupboard ever since. This year I am prepared. I make my way along the street towards the underground. The windows of the shops glisten with glitter and tinsel. It starts to rain but only softly. I speed up, the streets are less crowded now but millions of umbrellas automatically open. I have to dodge them so as not to have my eyes skewered. I reach the underground station and dive down the stairs as the rain begins to pelt down. Inside the underground I dive into my pockets, find enough change and naturally, it all falls over the floor. I pay for the ticket and then distribute the rest of my change amongst the less fortunate. I wait at the platform next to a businessman and teenage girl, who is
The Christmas That Stopped the War
Theo Yiangou English Coursework The Christmas That Stopped the War Interviewer: Hello and welcome to the show. Today I am joined by someone very special. Now you have probably never heard of this man. But I can assure you, he, along with the men whom were there on that day, December 25th 1914 showed a much more deserving piece of heroism than the likes of David Beckham or Robbie Williams, whom we idolize today. It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you...Jim Prince. Jim was on the front-line that day in Ypres, Belgium 1914....The Christmas that stopped the war. Jim Prince: Thank you very much for inviting me onto the show. It is unbelievable thinking back that we had no idea this would be a day that would resound through history for years to come. Interviewer: Tell me Mr. Prince, what was the overall mood of the people leading up to Christmas? Jim Prince: I remember it very well. As you may or may not know I was a volunteer for the North Staffordshire regiment at the age of eighteen. But I soon learnt that war was not what it was built up to be. I learnt war was more like butchery than a game of football. Leading up to the day of the 25th, the morale was very low. W e had been promised that the war would be over by Christmas but we now knew that this was not
My Autobiography.
My Autobiography My family originated in the northern region of India Gujarat, with my great grand father. I don't know much about him but all I do know is he was very rich for the time 1847. On the other hand my living grandfather is a middle class citizen of India married with three daughters and two sons. Furthermore the elder son of the two was my father. My father became a pioneer by the help of my mother. He was the first in our family to migrate from India and live in England, permanently. Wow, what an exploration! My father is an employee of Morrison in Greater Manchester, Bolton our hometown. He earns a substantial fourteen thousand rupees but converted in to pounds a diminutive wage of two hundred pounds a week. Existence from the time when I was consumed to my current age is an extensive chronicle; consequently, I will only mention the chief events in my time. Initially I would like to share the story, which my granddad told me of the situations in the parts of Gujarat. He told me about the poverty and the state of living conditions but this wasn't what struck me. It was the ludicrous dispute of society combating for the territory, political views and race. I didn't understand the quarrels my granddad was explaining to me due to my immatureness, age and lack of knowledge however at present the point is reasonably apparent. To elaborate and show my feelings for
RE coursework HAJJ
R.E Coursework - Islam (Hajj) AO1 What is Hajj? The fifth duty or pillar of Islam is to make a pilgrimage to Makkah. The word for this duty is 'Hajj'. The word 'Hajj' is the verbal noun of the verb Hajja which means to go to, repair to, betake oneself to. From the same root comes the word mahajjah, which is the straight path. Approximately three million Muslims take part in Hajj every year, making it the largest annual pilgrimage. As well as the enduring physical journey, the most important thing for Muslims is the spiritual journey they experience during Hajj. Hajj is the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah between the eighth and twelfth day of the Islamic month of Dhu'l-Hijjah. The city of Makkah (in Saudi Arabia) is important to Muslims not only because it was the birthplace of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (pbuh), but also because it is the site of the Ka'bah. Today, the Ka'bah stands in the courtyard of the Great Mosque of Makkah. The Ka'bah, which is a cube measuring 15 metres long, 10 metres wide and 14 metres high, is regarded by Muslims as Allah's house. Muslims believe it was first built by Adam and later rebuilt by the Prophet Ibrahim and his son Isma'il. It is covered in a black silk and cotton cloth with the words of the Qur'an embroidered upon it. Inside, the Ka'bah is unfurnished. Ordinary pilgrims do not enter it. In one corner of the Ka'bah is the Black