Describe The Main Features of a Specific Mosque.
Kulsum Patel Islam "A Place of Muslim Worship" Coursework 1 Unit K May 2003 Describe The Main Features of a Specific Mosque A mosque is a place of worship for Muslim people. In the Savile Town area of Dewsbury there are many Purpose built mosques. The mosque I am studying is called Masjid -e- Zakariyah. This mosque was built in 1992. Previously this building was an army cadet base. Before this mosque was bought there as a mosque in Savile Grove for the people whole lived around the Dewsbury area. This mosque was also not purpose built. It was houses which were turned into a mosque. Most mosques consist of:- . Dome 2. Minaret 3. Mihrab and 4. Minbar The dome in a mosque represents the world and is used as a design on the mosque. It is a symbol of unity and brotherhood. Most places of worship have domes e.g. Cathedrals, Temples and even some Synagogues. The minaret is a tower near to, or built into, the structures of a mosque, which is used by the muezzin to call out the adhan for people to come to prayers in Islam. Muslims are not allowed to wear shoes in the mosque so when entering each and everyone removes their shoes. The earliest mosques were built without minarets, and the action of adhan could be performed in many other locations. Hadiths tell us that the Muslim community of Madina called out to prayers from the roof of the house of our beloved
DESCRIBE WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN CHRISTIAN HOLY BUILDINGS?
Q: DESCRIBE WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND INSIDE CHRISTIAN HOLY BUILDINGS The Christian religion is made of many denominations, each with its own style of worship. The denominations include Roman Catholic, Church of England, Orthodox, Baptist, Methodist and Quaker. All of these different denominations have their own place of worship, contain different furnishings, different sizes and styles of furnishings with some that are very ornate whilst others are very simplistic. Most Christian holy buildings have some common main furnishings, for example, the font or a baptism pool, a stoup, the altar, a lectern and a pulpit. In catholic churches, the font contains water for baptisms. The minister usually tips water onto a baby's head and makes a sign of a cross using the water to welcome the baby to the Christian faith. In a Baptist church, there is a bath or a small pool where adults are baptised by being lowered completely in a baptism pool and then raised back up. Catholic churches have a stoup at the entrance containing water and worshippers dip their fingers in the water and make a sign of a cross with it. In Catholic churches, the altar is used to celebrate Holy Communion, remembering the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross forgiveness. In Free churches, the altar is replaced by a simple table for the communion service. Most churches have a lectern which stands at the front of the church as
"Saltaire was solely built for the workers." How far does the examination of the site and evidence support this view?
"Saltaire was solely built for the workers." How far does the examination of the site and evidence support this view? I believe that the village Saltaire was not purposely built solely for they enjoyment of the workers. Even though there are some buildings at the site (saltaire) that were used for the enjoyment of the workers, Salt always got the most out of the workers. In this coursework I shall explain the points that make many peoples attitudes on Titus Salt as an entrepreneur and views that influence ideas on him being a philanthropist. It will also be explained why certain buildings were built in Saltaire. The designing and making of the mill, the building of the houses and Titus's constant search for new ideas all add a great deal of evidence that he was an entrepreneur. However there is a sufficient amount of ideas that prove otherwise e.g. The Park, dining hall, and the church. I will now explain each point in more detail. Titus Salt was a very rich man and he could have hired the very best architects in the country to design the mill in Saltaire. Although it would have made sense to do so, he hired local architects Henri Lockwood and William and Richard Mawson. They designed many plans for the mill however they were rejected. Eventually a £100 000 plan was accepted by Titus Salt. Work commenced in 1851 and ended in 1853. Salt used local Yorkshire stone in his
How useful are the secondary sources provided in understanding Medieval Monasticism compared with the site of Fountains Abbey?
How useful are the secondary sources provided in understanding Medieval Monasticism compared with the site of Fountains Abbey? Medieval Monasticism refers to the reflection of the way of life that monks lead in an extremely religious time where the influence of the church was great and was incredibly stronger than the power that the church consists of today. The concept of self-imposed hard-ship was taken up in the 4th century, where under the guidance of St. Anthony, the first Christian monks lived in the Egyptian desert. After many objections that Christ's true teaching could not be entirely followed whilst on your own, solemn bishops and hermits created monastic rules. The most influential of these rules being that of St Benedict of Nursia, written around 530 which had an enormous impact upon western monks, including the Cistercians. Benedict's rule of living such an austere lifestyle was reformed in 1132 where Cistercians simplified liturgy, art and architecture and built a building as a place to introduce others to living in such a modified way and an area to practise their worship of the Opus Dei under demanding regulations. The erection of timber buildings began not long after a simple hut beneath an elm tree. There are four specific areas covering the general abbey and the actions that took place from when it was founded to the time of the suppression of the
Explain the purpose and practice of ONE particular religious community
Explain the purpose and practice of ONE particular religious community Every year tens of thousands of people from around the world make the pilgrimage to Taizé to spend a week in communal prayer. In all the Churches and Christian communities, and even among the highest political leaders in the world, the Taizé community is known for the trust always full of hope that it places in the young. The Taizé community was born in 1940 when Roger Schulze bought a house in Taizé, France, at the very time when Europe was beginning to feel the ravages of war. Intending to set up a religious community there he began by living the life of a monk alone, praying three times a day and living off the land. His dream was to bring together a monastic community that would live out 'a parable of community', a sign of reconciliation in the midst of the distress of the time. Centering his life on prayer, he used his house to conceal refugees, especially Jews fleeing from the Nazi occupation. Today there are over 80 brothers in the community from all religious backgrounds, with Roger Schulze, or Brother Roger, as he is now known, as their Abbot. They are scattered worldwide. The brothers accept no donations or gifts for themselves, not even family inheritances, and the community holds no capital. The brothers earn their living and share with others entirely through their own work. Taizé is
Abortion and euthanasia.
AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES - SPECIFICATON A COURSEWORK: OPTION 2B In my coursework, I shall be exploring the topical issues of abortion and euthanasia. I shall cover the various arguments for and against these subjects, and the church's opinion. The church says that every human life is important; an example of this is during the sacrament of baptism. Baptism welcomes a child in to the church and forgives the sin inherited from the first humans. This shows that children are viewed as very important in the church, despite their young age. Parents and godparents are asked, during the baptism service, to raise the child in the way God intended until the child is old enough to accept his or her responsibilities as a Catholic Christian. Married Catholics are given the possibility to create new life, which is why the Church condemns anything that prevents the creation of new life, such as contraception or abortion. When people reach the end of their life, they are still considered just as important, no matter what their state of health is. The Sacrament of the Sick allows people who are gravely sick, to have their sins forgiven before they die. This can provide comfort to a dying person and allows them to die at peace. Jesus proved that sick and dying people are important, when he healed sick people (such as Legion who was possessed by demons), and instructed his disciples to
The Mosque
Amanda Ferguson 10MN 21st May 02 The Mosque The mosque is the Muslim place of worship, which in Arabic is refered to as the Masjid this means 'place of prostration' because Muslims bow low to God when praying. Mosques can be set up anywhere you place a prayer mat and kneel down to prostrate yourself and pray to Allah. It does not necessarily need to be a building but it is necessary to go to a mosque during festival times as it helps the Muslim community to join together and become closer. Another distinctive feature of a mosque is the Islamic symbol of the moon and star. This represents how the light of the moon and stars guide men through the desert, which links in with the idea that, the moon and stars guide Muslims through life. Male Muslims will prayer five times a day in the mosque, female Muslims do not need to attend the mosque to prayer as much as it is seen as their duty to hold and keep the house together so they often pray at home. The Friday prayer in the mosque, called the jum'ah is the most important. ALL MALE Muslims in the area will try and join together for that prayer. It shows Muslims uniting themselves throughout the world. Most mosques have one or more slender towers called minarets. In Arab villages, a man would stand on the balcony at the top facing Mecca and call to the other Muslims to prayer. He is called a
SYMBOLISM OF FURNISHING IN HOLY BUILDINGS?
Topic 2 The Nature of Belief (b) Explain some of the different symbols used in Christianity. [21] Within in Christianity there are a wide range of symbols which vary in size whether modern, traditional, denomination. They all symbolise different teachings, events and points within Christianity. In terms of Christian buildings, the architecture and design is often symbolic. There are four main types of buildings; Roman Catholic, Church of England, Orthodox churches and free churches. Roman Catholic and Church of England churches are usually large and this demonstrated their importance. They were built at the centre of the community to represent god's kingship on earth. Where as Orthodox churches are often in the shape of a cross, with a dome symbolising Christ's presence, eternity and nearness of heaven. Inside Roman Catholic churches and parish churches the altar is the focus of attention, as it's where the main act of worship takes place. The altar which symbolises sacrifice, as it's where the bread and wine is consecrated into the body and blood of Jesus Christ who died on the cross to save the world from sin. The nave symbolizes the congregation as fish, as Jesus who said ''follow me and I will make you fishers of men'' when he fed the hungry. The pulpit is slightly raised making you look up, symbolising looking up to hear the word of god, it also often has an eagle
Assisi Critical Evaluation
Poetry: Critical Evaluation "Assisi" - Norman MacCaig Darren Parker There are not many poems that I have read that have genuinely shocked me however, Norman MacCaig's "Assisi" is one of them. "Assisi" is a shocking and thought provoking poem in which the poet uses many devices to effectively highlight the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church and his anger at the apathy of society. In this essay I will explain which aspects of the poet's ideas shocked me and how the devices such as tone, lexical choice and imagery provoked such a strong response in me. In this poem, MacCaig observes a shocking and disturbing event when he notices a misfortunate, disabled beggar wasting away outside a church built in honour of Saint Francis. MacCaig is infuriated when he further observes a priest and a group of tourists failing to acknowledge the beggar's existence. The hypocrisy of the church and the apathy of society are effectively highlighted through these ideas. The writer tries to deliberately shock us and successfully provokes a strong response of anger and sympathy. The opening stanza of the poem clearly highlights the plight of the disabled and those less fortunate than we are. In the first stanza, MacCaig's casual use of brutal language pushes the image of the beggar into our faces: "The dwarf with his hands on backwards" The description of the "dwarf" is casual and brutal as if he
Places of Worship
Places of Worship AO1 The two denominations I am comparing are Roman Catholic and Baptist. The main feature in a Roman Catholic Church is the altar. Other features of the Catholic Church are the sacristy, confessional and the stations of the cross. The altar is where they offer themselves to God and the sacrifice of Jesus' death on Calvary. Jesus is the perfect sacrifice because he is sinless. At mass the priest blesses the bread and the wine at the altar and stands behind it facing the people. It is reanacting the Last Supper with Jesus and his disciples. The priest takes the place of Jesus and they are his disciples. They file down the church and receive the bread, either in their hands or their mouth, just before the altar steps. After, they take a step to the side of the altar and sometimes have a sip of wine from the chalice. When they say "Amen" after receiving the bread they are renewing the covenant and they become fully united with Jesus. They have communion at every Mass. In a Baptist church they don't call it an altar they call it a table this is because there is no sacrifice being offered there. Baptists have communion about twice every month, once in a morning service and another in an evening service. The procedure is different for the Baptist church compared to a Catholic church. The people stay in their benches and the minister or elders come round and