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Cleansing Rituals in Islam and Zoroastrian, 2001.
This paper describes how cleanliness and purity are very important in both Muslim and Zoroastrian cleansing rituals and it shows water has considered a vital part of theses cleansing rituals.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper describes how cleanliness and purity are very important in both Muslim and Zoroastrian cleansing rituals and it shows water has considered a vital part of theses cleansing rituals.
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"Islam takes cleanliness and purification very seriously. An article by Dr. Abdul karim, Naik states, ??Cleanliness is half of faith? - This terse statement by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) underlines the importance of purity and purification in the Islamic tradition (Shariah). A state of purity is a precondition for worship (?ubudiyah). Every act of worship is an encounter with God, and the purification ritual is a form of preparation for this event. In fact, the purification ritual in Islam is one of numerous means by which sins and infractions are forgiven.? He also states that purification rituals of the body culminate in spiritual purity as acts of worship, and that both the discipline of the ritual acts and their aesthetic dimensions contribute to the deepening of the purification process at the spiritual level and prepare for the journey that finally leads to closeness to Allah."
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The Nation of Islam: Are They Islamic?, 2002.
Compares the Nation of Islam with traditional Islam.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper examines the Nation of Islam as a social movement and tests whether its traditions and roots are really found in traditional Islam.
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"The presence of God (Allah) is another and maybe the most critical difference between the Nation of Islam and traditional Muslims. The Nation of Islam was founded in the 1930?s by a man named W. Fard Muhammad. Fard Muhammad believed he was sent to wake ?the black nation to the full range of the black man?s possibilities in a world temporarily dominated by the blue eyed devils.?(5) It is the Nation of Islam who has since said, ? We Believe that Allah appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, July, 1930; the long awaited ?Messiah? of the Christians and the ?Mahdi? of the Muslims.?(6) Fard Muhammad taught that the African American culture was unique and separate from that of ?the Caucasian devils.?(7)
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Political Islam and Islamic Fundamentalism, 2002.
This essay describes how and when Islam made an impact as a political ideal as well as its repercussions leading up to today.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper elaborates on Islam and its religious politcal history for the past 100 years, including the later part of this century. It offers some insights into what may have given rise to what is now known today as Islamic fundamentalism.
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"While the roots of political Islam can be traced back to the time of Mohammed, the real impact of Islam as a political ideal came about with the Iranian revolution and the Ayatollah Khomeini. The new brand of political Islam that Khomeini brought to Iran was a new, more militant Islam than the world had previously been exposed to. During the time of the Ottoman Empire, Islam was spread as the ideal religion, however, there was room for both branches of Islam, Sunni and Shiite, to practice. There was also a place for Christians and Jews, although it was on the second class level. However, Khomeini?s brand of religious zealotry was harsh and dictatorially strict."
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Burial Rituals, 2004.
A comparative analysis of the funerary rituals of the ancient Egypt, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Tibetan Buddhism.
1,592 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines how burial rituals or funerary customs in other cultures are as unique and different as the cultures themselves and how, in every culture, when death occurs, the body is usually buried or cremated respectfully to honor the person that passed on. It looks at how different cultures have different beliefs regarding what happens to a person after they die and how, in general, most cultures believe that one?s soul leaves the body and goes on to another world or to become another creature. In particular, it shows how a culture?s belief of what happens to the soul affects the manner in which the dead are prepared or disposed through analysis of the burial rituals of several different cultures and religions.
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Egyptians
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Tibetan Buddhists
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"An Egyptian funeral began at the house of the deceased early in the morning. By the time that the funeral began the person had already been mummified (Taylor 114). The mummification process itself was a very long process that lasted on an average of seventy days or more (Mims 197). The mummification was completed in order to preserve the body so that when it?s soul came looking for the body it would be recognizable (Arriaza 123). They would be carried from their house by servants through town and across the Nile in a procession that would end at their tomb (Taylor 115). During the procession food would be handed out and professional mourners were hired to mourn the dead (Taylor 114)."
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Spiritual Rituals and Stress Relief, 2006.
A research proposal for an analysis of spiritual rituals and their effectiveness in relieving stress.
2,772 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The research proposal gives an insight on whether prayer and spiritual rituals can help in relieving stress. The paper gives an overview of the subject and proposes the following research: To examine the relationship between religious rituals, like meditation and prayer, and stress. To analyze the effectiveness of such rituals in alleviating stress.
To examine the reasons for any positive effects of these rituals in providing stress relief. To discover whether practicing spiritual rituals assists in the prevention of stress, and in conclusion, to explore the medical perspective on the issue, to see if spiritual rituals do indeed prevent stress.
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"They seek for help from a Supreme Being and they somehow know that He will help them. Either one should accept the existence of this Supreme Being helping them directly, as the basis of spirituality or religiousness requires a person to blindly believe in and have faith in this Supreme Being, or that there is some relation between this extreme faith and conviction and the subsequent positive effects it brings out in an individual. In the counseling field it was only till recently that attention was given to spirituality as being one of the important components in counselor training programs and counseling relationships (Ingersoll, p.5)."
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The Effects and Importance of Rituals, 2001.
This paper examines the role that rituals play in society.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 72.95
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This paper looks at rituals and how they structure society. The author discusses how rituals effect communication mediums between people as well as how they impact cooperation and understanding. The author examines different types of rituals in different cultures.
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"Regardless of who we are, or where we live, rituals form a basic part of our lives. We participate in them ourselves, we see them being performed by others, we notice them in the actions of animals. Rituals are physical actions that mean something to us: we do them because they serve a purpose and help us achieve what we need to in order to move on to the next step in our daily lives."
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Islam and Christianity, 2007.
A comparative analysis of the rituals and practices of Islam and Christianity.
2,943 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper examines the history and creeds of both Islam and Christianity. In particular, it examines the impact of religion on a Muslim assimilated man living in America and how he keeps a mixture of the two faiths.
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"Muhammad is originally from Mecca and one would think that the visions and messages he had as well as the teachings would be accepted by those from his hometown. Unfortunately, it was rejected at first thereby making the Prophet decide to travel to Medina, known as the City of Prophet, and propagate the religion there. The move from Mecca to Medina "is known as the Hijirat or 'the flight.' It marks the turning point in Islam and serves as the beginning date on Islamic calendars. (Wenner, 2001)" Upon the Prophet's death, there was no clear direction as to who would be his successor. There were confusions as to who is the worthy successor considering some sectors claim that one his original converts should lead while others thought the successor must come from one of the powerful political families. "
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Islam & Judaism, 1997.
Examines historical relationship between the two religions. Looks at the cross-influences, their views on revelation, monotheism, rituals and ethics. Looking at the Islamic treatment of Jews.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"From its inception Islam was heavily influenced by Judaism. The degree and sources of this influence on Muhammad are sometimes debated. But Muhammad's own words made it clear that he believed that his revelation came as the confirmation of the revelations claimed by both the Jews and Christians. As a result of this and as a result of Muhammad's decisions regarding the Jews during his lifetime, Judaism and Jews occupied a special position in Islamic law. From the beginning the two faiths had a number of shared premises and, as Islam developed, various aspects of its doctrine and lore reflected those of Judaism. But, due to the presence of the great majority of the Jews and their important centers of learning in Muslim lands, Islam also had significant effects on Jews and Judaism. In the beginning this influence was mainly a matter of tolerance or persecution on..."
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Maturity Rituals, 2003.
An overview of coming-of-age rituals in different cultures.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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Maturity is the passage from the innocence of childhood to the responsibilities of adulthood. Rituals are ceremonies or acts of transitional stages from childhood to adulthood that help differentiate levels of responsibility and times of life. This paper examines maturity rituals in various cultures, including the Jewish Bar-Mitzvah and the Old Order Amish. The paper also discusses how modern American culture affects these rituals and how it provides some its own.
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"Where is the dividing line that our culture needs to define true maturity? Without this they have nothing but confusion, loss of identity, and a lack of understanding the responsibilities that are expected of them from our society. For instance; when my twenty-one year old daughter went to an oral surgeon for an initial check-up, they sent the bill to my husband with a written note explaining his responsibility if the insurance company didn?t pay. How can we expect our adult children to know what their responsibilities are and take them seriously when there are no dividing lines?"
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Addressing Dating Rituals Through Film, 2002.
Discusses cultural and social expectations of dating rituals in "Notting Hill" and "The Bachelor".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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Films help to define customs in dating and better allow a more detailed entry into what consists of the expectations of dating. Two films in particular are discussed in this paper in order to better explore the stages of dating up through the completion of the ritual in marriage. These films are "Notting Hill" (1999) and "The Bachelor" (1999). The exploration of these films helps to define and describe the rituals that are found in dating, especially in relation to rituals and social expectations.
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Rituals of War in The Old Testament, 2003.
Analysis of the war rituals of the battles fought in the Old Testament.
3,929 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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Rituals played a vital role in the wars of the Old Testament: divine consultation, preparatory rites, scare tactics, the herem and purification rites all characterized the Israelite battles. This paper gives a systematic overview of the rituals associated with ancient Israelite warfare in the Old Testament used before, during and after battle.
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Consultation with God prior to battle was key in the pre-war rituals of the Old Testament. The Israelites would consult God to determine if they would be successful in their battle. Several methods and techniques were used to communicate with God, including simple consultations, omens/signs (sent from God), mediums, and the use of magical articles such as the ephod. An example of a simple consultation can be seen in 1 Samuel 23:2, where a report has reached David that the city of Keliah has been attacked by the Philistines. Not knowing what to do, David prays to God asking if he should go and rescue the city of Keliah. God answers, ?Go and attack the Philistines and save Keliah? (1 Samuel 23:2). This is the simplest form of consultation that is seen in the Israelite pre-war ritual tradition. Here, God?s word is given directly from God and not through any outside source requiring interpretation.
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Workplace Rituals, 2007.
An overview of some conversational rituals that take place in the workplace.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper looks at the interaction between people in the workplace and focuses on some of the rituals taken for granted such as conversational rituals which can lead to cross-cultural misunderstanding. It also looks at the different ways that men and women actually function within the workplace and hints that the workplace of the future, presuming it becomes more diverse, will continue to experience differences in how each subset of individuals operates within it.
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"One common ritual, discussed at length by Tannen, is uttering the words "I'm sorry," in instances when no apology is necessary. This is often viewed as a self-deprecating type of saying because it pins blame on oneself in an attempt to make the other person feel better. Tannen points out studies that have indicated that women and men tend to use this conversational ritual differently: "Holmes found that women uttered the most apologies to other women and far fewer to men, while men uttered very few to other men and slightly more to women," (Tannen 47). This is a clue into the different ways that men and women actually function within the workplace, and a hint that the workplace of the future, presuming it becomes more diverse, will continue to experience differences in how each subset of individuals operates within it. "
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Jewish Rituals and Festivals, 2005.
This paper discusses Jewish rituals, such as those associated with death and with the Sabbath and festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Passover.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the Jewish religion, like most major religions, has its own set of rituals and festivals, which offers its followers a sense of belonging and helps them attain a greater sense of commitment to their religious beliefs. The author points out that the weekly ritual of Sabbath, which takes place on Friday and ends on Saturday, during which Jewish people refrain from working, is based on the belief that God created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th day. The paper relates that Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, which falls on the 10th day of the month of Tishri, during which Jews are urged to fast except old or sick people or children under the age of 13.
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"Rosh Hashanah is also an important day for ridding one's self of sins. It is believed that if the first day of Rosh Hashanah doesn't fall on Sabbath, then people should go to the seashore and cleanse themselves of their sins of the past one year. The casting away of sins has given rise to the ceremony of Tashlich which is based on the words of the prophet Micah, "Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea." In this ceremony, sins are cast away in the sea. But as popular and important as this ceremony may have become, it doesn't appear in the Talmud, and the Gaonim have never mentioned it in any of their writings."
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Native American Death Rituals, 2002.
Examining native American death rituals based on Walt Whitman's poem.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 26.95
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This short three-page essay discusses general Native American death rituals, includes Walt Whitman's poem addressing this, a Native American prayer, and elements of the ideas of afterlife, heaven, God, nature and the nature of death.
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Ancient Afterlife: Perceptions and Rituals, 2002.
This paper describes the afterlife rituals and the perceptions during life as to what the afterlife will be for Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece.
2,039 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper provides an examination as to how these people imagined the afterlife through daily prayers and customs. For each civilization, the writer presents rituals, festivals and writings from the time in order to help the reader understand the type of lifestyle each civilization lead. In addition there are detailed descriptions of the burial processes and practices for perserving their dead.
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"In Egypt, death was just a right of passage to the next domain, however in order to die properly, the right spells and incantations must have been performed. As shown in The Book of the Dead, written around 2400 B.C. there were very serious rituals that must be performed in order to pass on properly. These spells and incantations reflected how much the Egyptians expected from their society. For example when an Egyptian dies they must face the gods and must repeat lines from the spell ?The Protestation of Guiltlessness?. A few lines from this poem are as follows: ?I have not committed evil against men; I am pure! My purity is the purity of the great benu-bird?; I have not told lies; I have not trespassed? (as on another?s land). These are just a few of the many lines that tell of a persons character in hopes of being accepted into their afterlife. The Egyptians were well known for having a mixture of human and animal characteristic in their gods. For example Seth (desert god) was depicted with a doglike body, long neck, upright tail, and squared ears. The vulture goddess Nekhbet was tutelary goddess of Upper Egypt, while her counterpart in Lower Egypt was cobra goddess Wadjet (Nagle, 28)."
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