The Fortunate Pilgrim

Arkhan al Islam or the five pillars of faith are the foundations of Islam which govern the everyday actions and practices of Islamic adherents around the world. These core teachings of Islam are essential in order for Muslims to be able to efficiently express and practice their beliefs. Adherents are expected to follow these pillars as it is stated in the Qur’an, believed to be the direct word of Allah, revealed through the revelation to the prophet Muhammad. The five pillars are a crucial part of

Only then does she become a sumangali, an auspicious woman, and a saubhagyavati, a fortunate woman."(p.8) When she is married, she is happy just because of the food she gets to eat while the marriage ceremony hardly matter. She is lost in her own world, hardly aware of her surroundings. As it is the custom with wedded pre-pubescent girls

The novel “WATER” by Bapsi Sidhwa focuses on female suffering and the powerlessness experienced by women within the patriarchal society portrayed. The suffering is linked closely to the female mind and body and the control over that by male society. The female central characters of the novel rebel against patriarchy, but in spite of their struggle male control is dominant throughout the novel. The novel provides us awareness about the subjugation, objectification, atrocities and violence against

From the very first interaction, the social and political relations between the Native Americans and the Europeans had begun with much tension. Many Europeans came to the Americas with the intention of discovery. However, when it became apparent that these new lands were inhibited the motives changed, and then the natives were colonized, abused, and in many cases killed. From then and throughout the impending periods of time, the relations between the natives and the Europeans had a few points

Throughout history there have been many diverse works of true literary brilliance. Many of these scholarly texts have withstood the test of time and have been evaluated and critiqued over the centuries. One such example is the tragedies that originated from Ancient Greece. Greek historians have preserved the manuscripts of numerous and now famous tragedies, which have been taught for generations in English classes around the world. Through the tragedies, the readers or observers learn from the emotions

Michelangelo was influenced by many different factors, including religious views and other philosophies that were actively practiced in the 15th century. Neo-Platonism was among the philosophies that had a profound influence during the Renaissance. The Neo-Platonic thought states that the universe is structured with God at the top, and everything else leading up to God in a series of steps underneath him. Buonarroti was a very religious person, who believed that all art and even his artistic skills

Even the most cursory analysis of "Letter From Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr. and "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift reveals glaring differences between the two essays. Surprisingly, a side-by-side comparison also yields many similarities between the two works. The most obvious similarity between the two essays is the overarching theme of the subject matter. In both essays, the writers address deeply-entrenched social injustices. For example, in "Letter From Birmingham Jail"

1.The Shahada It means to testify or to bear witness in Arabic. The shahadah is the Muslim declaration of belief in the oneness of God and in Muhammad as his final prophet. Recitation of the shahadah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam for Muslims and is said daily. the shahada is the most fundamental expression of Islamic beliefs. It simply states that There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet. It underscores the nature of Islam. It is an extremely popular phrase in Arabic and appears

what my life might look like if I knew I was headed to a certain circle of Hell. When I took the evaluation and was fortunate enough to escape damnation and make it to Purgatory, I pictured what that might be like. I personally cannot imagine having to wait around in Purgatory while my sins are washed away. I also do not know how I would complete a journey like the one Dante the Pilgrim had to

The United States of America is a country founded on the dreams of foreigners (pilgrims) and a symbol of freedom and a new life. According to the Department of Homeland Security, in 2012, there were 484,072 new, legal entries into the United States… (Batalova, Terrazas). The Times Tribune states, “There perhaps are no greater dreamers than immigrants, who often leave behind everything to build new lives in the United States” (Lockwood). Like many Americans today, a prosperous life is something many