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Mosque Experience, 2007.
This paper discusses a visit to a mosque and looks at the effects of this experience on the writer.
1,249 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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In this article, the writer describes that the visit to the Islamic Center of Baton Rouge was a fascinating and enlightening experience. The writer explains that, while there, it was possible to learn about some of the practices and history of Islam, and to experience how a mosque can be such a haven for worship and the Islamic community. The writer points out that this visit to the Mosque was an eye-opening experience, during which many new things were learned. The writer concludes that if more people took an interest in exploring the diverse cultures that make up the country, there would be more understanding and possibly less struggles with race, religious differences and gender friction.
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"Literally translated the word Qur'an means "recital." It is written in 114 chapters, or sutras, and contains exactly 6,000 verses. Unlike the Bible, which has been translated into multiple languages for the purpose of worship, the Qur'an is felt to be genuine and hold any authority only in the original language with which the Angel Gabriel recited to Muhammed and Muhammed penned the book, and that is Arabic. Even Muslims who are not Arabic learn, memorize and recite the Qur'an in Arabic.
The Qur'an explicitly states that there are Five Obligations of Islam. These are often referred to as the Five "Pillars" because these are the five elements upon which the whole of Islam is founded."
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The Great Mosque of Samarra, 2002.
This paper describes the Great Mosque of Samara (in present-day Iraq) on the Tigris River, which is the largest mosque in the Islamic world.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper explains that despite the Koran's strictures against sumptuousness and grandeur, the mosques are built with opulence and splendor. The author points out that early Islamic art offers a striking contrast to Christian art and architecture by the avoidance of religious symbolism found in Christian churches and art. The paper relates an additional feature of the Great Mosque at Samarra: the ziyadas, an outer enclosure or extension common to early Islamic mosques which surrounds the structure on the north, east and west sides but not on the qiblah wall (the wall in the direction of Mecca which Muslims face in prayer).
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"On the north side of the Great Mosque stands a single, large minaret, a lofty tower surrounded by one or more projecting balconies from which the summons to prayer is cried by the muezzin. Yet with this particular minaret, the builders decided to shape it in the form of a ziggurat, a stepped, truncated pyramid based on Assyrian architecture reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia. But the minaret at Samarra was most probably inspired by a certain kind of spiral tower of unknown purpose found in Sassanid, a dynasty of the Persian kings of the third to the seventh centuries in present-day Iran."
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The Shah Faisal Mosque.
This paper describes in detail the author's visit to Shah Faisal mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, and discusses Muslim prayer.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper explains that, in the Shah Faisal Mosque (or Masjid), one of the most beautiful mosques in the world, the Qiblah wall is very beautifully decorated with glazed tiles. The dome of the mosque has a huge golden crescent on it, the grand chandelier is spellbinding, and beautiful reflection pools add to the beauty of the mosque. The author reports that he was surprised to see that there are not any seats in the mosque, which is very distinct from a church. All Muslims sit on the floor, using a prayer mat, and are treated as equals in the mosque and in prayer. The paper reports that no one talked during the prayers because, during prayers, they are supposed to be facing God and praying to Him; no one made any prayer movements before the Imam finished his.
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"There is a wall inside the mosque called the Qiblah. This is where the wall faces the city of Makkah. All mosques have the Qiblah. It lets people know that they are standing in the right direction to pray to God. I also found out that the minaret is a symbol of olden times. They were made so that people could hear the call of prayers called the azaan. There is a crescent moon on the dome, which indicates the direction of Makkah."
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The Great Mosque in Cordoba, Spain, 2002.
A look at the architecture and the cultural importance of the Great Mosque in Cordoba, Spain.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper will discuss the Great Mosque of Cordoba, Spain. The Mosque will be described in detail in an architectural sense and will then be evaluated on its importance to Spain in a historical sense to understand the level of pride the people of this country take in this monument to their culture. Also discussed will be the influence of this mosque on architecture in the region and how this building can be differentiated from other religious structures, such a churches and other mosques that are in the area. 8
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Architecture of the Mosque, 2003.
Discusses how mosque architecture is representative of the evolution of central tenets of Islam.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, £ 43.95
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Discusses the evolution of Mosque architecture in Fatimid Cairo and early North Africa. Describes the mosque as a place for regular, communal prayers, instruction, and observation of Islamic rituals.
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"The evolution of the architecture of the mosque can be understood as representing the evolution if many of the central tenets of Islam itself, though all mosques (regardless of their location ..."
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Mosque of Baybars, 1993.
A look at the 13th Cent. royal building in Egypt. Examined in terms of the site, material, features, impact on history and role of sultan Baybars. Includes illustrations.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, £ 32.95
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" The Great Mosque of Baybars
The mosque of Baybars is the earliest remaining royal mosque of the Mamluks near Cairo, Egypt. It is situated outside the gates of Fatimid city, which was a suburb of Cairo. This mosque was commissioned by Baybars I, the fourth Mamluk sultan of the Bahrid dynasty. It is the purpose of this paper to describe the building and to place the structure and its creation within a historical context.
Baybars is said to have been born in 1233, one of a group of Turk slaves who were purchased by a sultan, Malik Salih. He became active in military conquests and gained the throne in 1260, apparently after murdering at least two political figures who were obstacles to his ambition.. He reigned for seventeen.."
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The Kairouan and Djenne Mosques, 2008.
An analysis of the characteristics of the Kairouan and Djenne mosques in Africa.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper describes the unique mosques in Kairouan and Djenne, Africa. It begins by discussing the characteristics of the mosque, in general. It then outlines the characteristics of what makes these mosques important to Africa's domestic architecture and compares their designs. Finally, the paper also looks at the African culture that is evident behind their designs.
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"Construction of the current mosque started in 1906 and finished in 1907. The mosque's mud-brick construction leaves it vulnerable to weather and is annually being repaired by senior masons of Djenne. The walls of the mosque range from sixteen inches to twenty-four inches thick. The walls insulate during the day and at night store enough heat to keep the mosque warm. The roof is lined with ceramic pipes to direct the water away from the walls. There are three main towers of the Djenne mosque - each tower is capped with an ostrich egg to symbolize fertility. The materials used for building the Djenne mosque signify the elements found throughout all Islamic architecture. They portray the aesthetics of local materials used by the Djenne peoples for centuries. The qibla of the mosque is dominated by three large box-like minarets. Each box juts out from the main wall and has eighteen buttresses. Each minaret contains a spiral staircase leading to the roof where one can replace the ostrich eggs when needed."
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Islamic Architecture, 2008.
A brief history of Islamic architecture.
1,518 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper discusses how Islamic architecture is comprised of four main types of structures historically that have been dominant throughout its history. It looks at how these four types of structures include the mosque, fort, palace and tomb, all of which have undergone changes in architectural style, but that remained uniquely Islamic because of the symbolic importance that the Islamic people placed on elements of these structures. Noted architecture includes the Ka'ba, Taj Mahal and the Alhambra.
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"The Ka'ba is considered to be the first true Islamic structure and it is identified as such in the Qu'ran ("Ka'ba"). The Ka'ba was erected in Mecca after Muhammed successfully gained control of the city. It was built expressly for prayer and is believed to be one place on earth in which every soul that enters it knows safety through God's presence. Muhammed dedicated the structure to Islam; however, it contained evidence of the most critical figures of the history of the time ("Ka'ba"). These figures were Jesus, Mary and Abraham. It was not until centuries later that the use of earthly forms would be forbideen in Islamic structures because of the belief that these structures were rerpresentative of God, not man. "
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World Religions: A Glimpse at Islam, 2007.
A discussion and comparison of Islam and Christianity.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper highlights the differences and similarities between Islam and Christianity. The paper also includes the summary of an interview the writer conducted with a representative of a Dallas-area Imam, Yusuf Kavkci or Kavakci, in which the writer discussed public attitudes towards the Dallas Central Mosque and some of the controversy surrounding Dr. Kavkci and the public perception of Islam in 2007. The writer found the interview somewhat disappointing, but learnt from his research that Christianity and Islam happen to take interesting departures from one another on a wide array of issues even as they are both Abrahamic faiths.
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Introduction
Interview Summary
Comparing/Contrasting Islam with Another Religion (in this case, Christianity)
Conclusion
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"A comparison and contrast of Islam and Christianity is always an interesting undertaking. For one thing, both are Abrahamic religions insofar as they both revere the biblical Abraham as a spiritual ancestor (Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance, 2007). In theory, all three of the religions preach love and toleration. That being noted, there are certainly passages in Islam which are critical of Christianity and of Judaism - presumably because the early Islamicists wanted to distance themselves from "adulterated" Christianity and from "less-evolved" Judaism; for its part, Christianity has been, historically, more explicitly critical of the Jews (from whom it sought to distance itself) than of Muslims."
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The Kaaba, 2005.
A look at the history and details of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper looks at the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and discusses the physical attributes as well as the religious and historical significance of the structure. The paper also briefly discusses the artistic and architectural significance of the building and it's role in the broader context of the Grand Mosque.
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"The Kaaba, or "cube" in Arabic, is an ancient pre-Islamic granite temple in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Located inside the Grand Mosque, it is the holiest site in Islamic religion. Although it is holy, it is not worshiped as an entity itself any more than a church or synagogue, but is considered a focal point for Islamic prayer and worship. When Muslims face Mecca for prayer, it is towards the Kaaba that they are actually facing. According to Islamic tradition, the first Kaaba was built by Adam and is supposedly a replica of the House of God in heaven directly above. It is traditionally believed that the Kaaba was rebuilt by Abraham and his son Ishmael, from whom Mohammad is believed to have descended, however the relationship between the Kaaba and Abraham has been refuted by modern scholars (Hekmat 21). "
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Architecture Within a Societal Context, 2002.
Several buildings and city designs from various ages are evaluated within the context of their society and period.
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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Apart from possessing a functional and ornamental value, architecture also tells the story about the character and the culture of a society, thus reflecting the spirit of the people and the age. The paper shows that the architecture that is most representative of a society consists of ordinary and drab buildings. Although they cannot be considered esthetically pleasing to the eye, their value rests in their reflection of the reality of the ordinary people. The paper evaluates several buildings and cities such as Ancient Greek cities, the Great Mosque of Kairawan and the city of Chicago. It shows the important role architecture plays in every society, not only because it reflects the society of its time, but also because it has the power to influence the people.
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"As a part of the City Beautiful Movement started to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus? discovery of America, Chicago was transformed by Daniel Burnham who was appointed director of the project. The transformation included the creation of a lakefront park system, an inner harbor and a civic center. According to Burnham, the redevelopment of the city served an important purpose in creating uniformity and order against the chaotic development of a city affected by massive immigration of people with different cultures. Thus, to him, the orderly city would reinforce an American order over the diversity of cultures (Kostof 671). However, in this case, the City Beautiful Movement failed because it was more concerned with the aesthetic ideal than the lives of the people in the city. The City Beautiful Movement limited itself to changing public facilities, but did not seek to improve the housing needs of the poor. Therefore, it produced architecture that was divorced from the actual reality of the ordinary people it sought to represent."
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The World of Islam, 2004.
A discussion of the major components of the Islamic religion.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper begins by comparing Islam to the other major religions of the world. The paper then looks at the source of Islam, the Koran or Qu?ran, and its impact on the life of a Muslim, as well as the history of the people.The paper continues with a history of the spread of Islam from its roots in modern-day Saudi Arabia, throughout the Middle East, and towards Europe and the modern world. The paper then mentions some of the more important and well-known aspects of Islam, including Ramadan, the mosque, and Islamic marriage rituals.
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"More than one billion persons make up the 'Muslim world'. They can be distinguished by class and social structures, political systems, cultures, ethnic and racial identities, natural, technological and economic resources, and differing histories. The Islamic culture spans many political border lines and continents. Islam is the predominant religion in Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Sudan, defining both cultural and political identity."
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Women in Western Religions, 2002.
A review of how women are perceived in the three main western religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
3,512 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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This research paper studies three most significant and commonly known western religions called Judaism, Christianity and Islam in terms of their religious beliefs regarding the place and the role of women in society. The paper provides a clear picture and a better comprehension of other religious convictions and the reasons why women enjoy a far better economic, social as well as political status in the society today. Moreover, the writer argues that studying the place of women in the light of the spiritual teachings of the western religions, we can convince other women and people around in bringing about a positive change in the modern global village.
Introduction
Humankind, Women and Gender Issues
Women and The Islamic Teachings
Women as Mothers in Islam
Women as Wives in Islam and Issue of Divorce
Honorable Social Standing of Women in Islam
Share In Inheritance
Special Concessions for Women in Danger
Women having a ?Fine Psychological Distinction?
Permission to Attend the Mosques
Role and Rights of Women in Judaism
What Does Christianity Say About the Role of Women?
Conclusion
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"Religion is the cardinal force that binds a race or a religious group together and equips it with a sense of identity by providing a code of life, governing all aspects of life and determining convictions of its followers. Today, there exist several groups as representatives of various religious beliefs and rituals, practicing and abiding the rules and regulations as set forth by the religious leaders following holy books and scriptures. Studying these distinct religions assists us in figuring out the familiarities and dissimilarities between them, observe them with the humanities perspective and comprehend the underlying varying philosophies thereby classifying or grouping those religions into same categories that have some resemblance. One such category is popularly referred to as ?western religions? thereby differentiating the religions constituting it from ?eastern religions? (Dowling, 2001). Islam, Judaism and Christianity are three popular religions that rest on the foundation of a single-creator belief and are therefore called western religions as these religions have the core conviction in common; the religious belief that this universe came into existence as well as controlled and governed by one God (Dowling, 2001). This common belief is the origin of the religion of Muslims practicing Islamic teachings, Jews following Judaism and Christians believing in Christianity."
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