Essay on Religion
The purpose of the Hajj and two interesting aspects of this event and why interesting to you?
This part should be pretty easy as there is lots of information on the Hajj, check out any of these websites for more information (but remember to write everything in your own words):
Chapter 9 is the chapter to find the answers to the discussion.
National Geographic on the Hajj at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM81wroj_MQ
Walking tour of Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock and structures around it at http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200901/al-haram/tour.htm
(Focus on what you wish; the entire tour is lengthy)
Discuss the relationship between Mohammad and the Dome of the Rock:
Again this is a pretty easy concept to assess, just check out this site for further information:
Walking tour of Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock and structures around it at http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200901/al-haram/tour.htm
(Focus on what you wish; the entire tour is lengthy)
(if link has moved, type in Dome of the Rock and select a link of your choice)
Sacred Art in the Islamic World:
This part is your research combined with your personal opinion:
Why Islamic art is relatively free of visual imagery and assess and use calligraphy?
Why don’t mosques have a lot of paintings and sculptures in them like many Christian churches do?
The Relationship Between Art and Worship: In your own words:
Finally, think about whether or not having lots of visual imagery and music or a more plain and quiet area is better for worship. There is really no wrong answer here, just think about it and give me your insights as to why one or the other method you think is preferable.
