...1.0 Introduction Music is something that has been around for decades, and it has been a part of human life-style, where we are surrounded with media which consist of not only entertainment but as well as a medium of transporting information. While learning what is ethical and what is not ethically accepted, not only socially but it should also covers religiously, where Islam with no doubt comprises daily life. For this semester covering UNGS 2050, ‘Ethics & Fiqh for Everyday Life’, we would like to take this precious opportunity in researching more in depth the significance of music in Islamic perspective in the view of various scholars. As taken from one of the compiled fatwas responded by the fatwa issued by Sheikh Yusuf Al Qaradawi, in respect in tackling the word “haram” used by various scholars as to be more vigilant in their writings and fatwas that they should observe that Allah is watching over them in all that they say or do. They should also know that this word “haram” is very dangerous. It means that Allah’s Punishment is due on a certain act or saying, and should not be based upon guessing, whims, weak Hadiths, not even through an old book. It has to be supported by a clear, well-established text or valid consensus. If these last two are not found, then we revert the given act or saying to the original rule: "permissibility governing things". We do have a good example to follow from one of our earlier pious scholars. Imam Malik (may Allah be pleased with him)...
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...performance by James Brown and BB King with a special one minute appearance by Michael Jackson. The concert was called “One Special Night” the Godfather of Soul meets the King of Blues. The first performer was Riley B. King or better known as BB King started out singing gospel music in church and saved up money to purchase his first guitar which later lead him in the direction of Memphis Tennessee performing on the famous Beale Street. King's first album “Live at the Regal” came about in 1965 and six years later he won a grammy for the release of “The Thrill is Gone” which became King's biggest hit. He won a 1985 Grammy for best traditional blues recording for Blues and Jazz; he appeared on the album “Rattle and Hum” with the Irish Rock Band U2 and he received a lifetime achievement award in 1988. In 1990's King won yet another grammy for “Live at San Quentin” and was introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and later received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from George Bush. In 1995 King received the 18th Annual Kennedy Center honors presented by Bill Clinton. In 2000 King was elected to the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, the same year he received a Heroes Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He won Grammy in the traditional blues album category for “Riding with the King” recorded with Eric Clapton. BB King”s impressive musical career ended on my birthday May 14, 2015. The second performer James Brown was born James Joe Brown Jr. In 1955 Brown...
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...Bill Nye the Science Guy Back then when everything was so very tall, so much that all the cookies I wanted were always out of my reach, I hardly had anything to do in my life. I guess my mom was too correct when she said all I needed to do was grow up and be healthy; the most fun thing I remember myself doing is play around with those buttons on the television that my dad never seemed to touch. Of course, my actions resulted in the addiction to television that I have at this moment, but I’m thankful for my past self. If it wasn’t for my kid-self, I wouldn’t have found Bill Nye the Science Guy. When the playful music started in the introduction, I found myself liking the flying gewgaws and things (most of which were supposedly science-related), and the floating head that spun around with a smile. After the 5th occurrence of the name Bill, I started singing along, even in the sections that didn’t involve any lyrics. It was clearly a cleverly designed mind control scheme; I knew I was going to be compelled to see another episode later. Nevertheless, I simply had to continue watching. As soon as the theme song finished, there were scientists who talked about the topic for the day. I was filled with hope that I could be a scientist too because I could relate to those kids on the show. Then the man himself exploded out of the corner of the screen and started wildly talking about whatever he was talking about. I figured I was supposed to be excited, because he was talking...
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...Buddhist art is a form of art which is entirely or partially based on Lord Buddha and his teachings. It has a high practice of rich symbolic tradition. As Buddhism spread into different nations, Buddhist symbolism was enriched by the cultures it came in contact with. For example, Tibet has borrowed Buddhist art and culture from India since 7th century. The most popular symbolic art in Tibet is comprised of the Eight Auspicious Symbols and the mudras: the hand gestures used by Buddha. These symbolic arts are not simply for decorative purpose, but contain a depth of meaning within them. Tibet also uses sound for Medicine Buddha practices, and although it may seem to be an ordinary chanting, certain musical sounds are categorized as a sound healing medicine. This research paper will examine the symbolic and healing properties of Tibetan Buddhist art and explain their significance in the 21st century. Buddhism, founded in India 2,500 years ago, still remains the leading religion of the Far East that has advanced into a wide variety of forms. It wasn’t until 7th century that Buddhism arrived in Tibet which was comparatively late date compared with the rest of Asia.The religion, writing system, art and many other aspects of Tibetan high culture were obtained directly from India. During the 7th century, the emperor of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo, was fascinated by what Indian Buddhist culture had to offer, so he sent scholars to India for both religious and non-spiritual studies. He also...
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...Rocky Horror Picture Show This production is based on rather mature themes, and therefore has a dash of provacative display of conduct. Although it does not include any direct nakedness,it is a pretty kinky ensemble. In this bizarre, outlandish performance there is singing and dancing done by aliens, a virtuous young couple, a transvestite from Transylvania , and his muscle man. Both science fiction and horror are correspondingly integrated, creating an unusually entertaining show. The Rocky Horror musical is about an affianced couple (Brad Majors and Jane Weiss) that get stuck in a thunder storm while driving. They then stumble upon the mansion of a peculiar transvestite scientist named Frank N. Furter, where they are addressed...
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...We saw a play called ‘Woyzeck’ wrote by Georg Buchner on the 8th October at Kings of Wessex Academy. The play is about a man call Woyzeck who was being used for experiments for money, he also does work for The Captain and The Doctor. He has a wife and child who he never sees so consequently they grow apart and his wife cheats on him with a drum major. Woyzeck finds out and with him being in weak state of mind from all the work he has been doing and the fact he only has eaten peas for the science experiment, he snaps and kills his wife. He throws the knife in the river and then tries to wash the blood of himself only to drown. They had minimal props to use because they were a travelling show. For the background they had a clothing rail with a sheet covering it, this was used as the floor of marie house, to cover the captain when he was getting shaved and also used as the water at the end. The red on the sheet could have symbolised the bloodshed, love or anger Woyzeck was feeling, also they had music boxes which they played at different times to add the performance. They used mime instead of real props for instant the knife and shaver, for the shaver they used a sound effect. The use of mime did not take away from the performance; it made you use your imagination to put in the props that should be there. They used placards to give an indication of what is going on in the scene, I thought that this was very helpful because the scenes were not in a chronological order and sometimes...
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...Athena, the Temple of Jonathan was built to bring calmness and peace to the city. The temple had been built in a Doric hybrid style and was erected near the Sanctuary of Zeus. The reason the citizens of Olympia decided to erect it near the sanctuary of Zeus is because Jonathan was appointed by Zeus to be the second leader (hegemon) of his nine daughters, The Muses. Although Apollo was the initial appointed leader of the Muses, he was not to be bothered by trivial things. Zeus felt his daughters needed a second male leader over them that could handle the daughters calmly because at times they argued relentlessly over trivial issues. Zeus wanted clam and peace among his daughters that ruled over the arts and sciences. The daughters offered inspiration in the subjects of Arts and Sciences and Zeus thought that these daughters must remain calm in their influence of the people. The temple design not only encompassed the Doric style but also incorporated some of the features of the Ionic and Corinthian orders as well. The bottom of the pillars of the temple were classic Doric, with no base between the pillar and the stylobate as was used on the Temple of Hera. Although the bottom of the pillar was of Doric style, the top of the pillar had the astragal from the Corinthian order and the scrolled volute capital of the Ionic order capped off by the boss which was designed also in the Corinthian...
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...Konstatin Stanislavski Konstantin Sergeyvich Alexeyev was born in January 18ac63 into a wealthy Russian family. His family were always involved in the theatre so Sergeyvich got increasingly involved from a young age and when he was a teenager, he started working in theatres with the mind-set of becoming an acclaimed thespian and/or a director of theatre productions. He also studied piano and singing, and also performed in amateur plays with his siblings. As a teenager Stanislavski also had an excellent education in ballet, singing and acting. Although Konstatin Stanislavski went to drama school post his education in ballet, singing and acting, he dropped out as he didn’t like the style of performance, he thought it was over-dramatic, unrealistic...
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...in which people would believe that I will always meet their expectations. As these expectations accumulate and rise in difficulty, it became hard for me to keep up with their expectations. After failing to meet the expectations of some, I could feel their disappointments towards me and I do not want to experience such feeling again. Frustrated by my incompetence, I struggle to meet the expectations of everyone even knowing that it may lead me to harming myself. Wanting to convey this feeling to others, I will be making a music which would represent the scenario I am in and simulate what would happen afterwards, so that people would understand what the effects of being overestimated are. According to Merriam-Webster.com, music is “the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity...
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...positive reviews and won several awards including the Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The story is very well thought-out and has some interesting turns. I am going to analyze/critique the film version and discuss the following: the book, music (lyrics), dance, and screenplay. As stated in the introduction, Howard Ashman wrote the book. I believe it was a very well written comedy musical turned into a film. The simple plot line was easy to follow; however, it was hard to predict what exactly would happen next. The mixture of events that could actually happen versus those that could not added a very humorous side to the movie. The plot was very standard of the time, a store owner who is trying hard to keep business going along with a young, energetic man looking to make money and also find the woman of his dreams. The addition of the plant to the plot created many different opportunities for the story to go. The plant appealed to the people passing by bringing huge profits for the business, which was very good. However, on the bad side, the plants main intent was world domination. In my opinion, the plant was the reason why this book was so good. Imagining and seeing a plant grow and talk is extremely funny to see, which was probably by design since the Little Shop of Horrors was a comedy musical. As the film continues, the storyline gets more interesting. The plant continues to get bigger making the audience wonder what it’s going to do next. Furthermore...
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...average in math and science in comparison to China and India. The title of this film indicates the amount of minutes a student has in there four years of high school. This documentary follows students in three countries it shows there daily curriculum and what the students value. The American students show that they don’t have to work nearly as hard as the other students. It shows that American kids are slackers, but still somehow receive good grades. It shows that they have more opportunities than most other kids and that they don’t have to work as hard as they do to get it. The film explains that kids in the United States are spoiled and already rich while the their kids in China and India have to work hard to even break out of there placement in society. It shows how the students in India and China spend studying twenty-four seven that they work harder than the American students. They think that the American students have more fun than they do that they are pusher by their parents to excel in school and the American students aren’t. It shows that the foreign students are just plain hungry for success. Two million minutes shows us plenty of reasons to be worried about not enough study or homework time, not enough parental pressure, not enough focus on math or science. American teens are preoccupied with sports, after school jobs and leisure time. Hanging with their friends is more important than studying and parents go along with this. The...
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...Chronology 1837: Thoreau graduates from Harvard at twenty, comes home to Concord, and looks for a career. Probably begins a journal. 1838: Gives his first lecture before the Concord Lyceum, thus initiating a practice that was to have an important effect on his writing. 1839: With his brother John, embarks on a fluvial excursion along the Concord and Merrimack, and gather material for The Week. 1840 Makes his bow as a poet: the Transcendentalist Dial prints his lyric about Edmund Sewall. 1841 As handyman and friend, takes up residence with the Emersons. Is attracted to Linda Emerson. 1842 Publishes in eh Dial which carries nine of his best poems and his essay Natural History of Massachusetts 1843 Leaves Emersons home to act as a tutor to Emersons nephew at Staten Island and to try his luck with the New York literary market. More publications of essays and poems. 1845: Goes to live in a hut beside Walden Pond. Commences his period of greatest literary productivity. 1846 Travels to Main; gathers some of the material later to go into The Maine Woods. 1847. Ends Walden experiment; resumes residence at Emerson home. 1849: Thoreaus first book, the Week, and most influential essay, Civil Disobedience, published. 1854 Walden or Life in the Woods published. 1857 Fight over slavery intensifies; Thoreau meets John Brown and is deeply impressed by him. 1860 More essays, including two on Brown are printed. 1862 Dies of tuberculosis on spring. Where I lived. By surveying...
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...people around her. For someone like her, the world was a very dangerous place. At first glance, no one would suspect her greatness, brilliance, and strength. She seemed like such an ordinary girl but anyone who looked close enough could tell otherwise. The signs were plain, she was a genius when it came to science and technology, a star athlete in any sport you could think off, and she always would disappear. Who is Eden Aurora really though?... Such a beautiful day for some free running in the Canyons, I think I have a bit of time to relax and enjoy the sun. As I'm leaping from boulder to boulder I get a call from Noah. He says it's urgent so I run back to the lab to see what was the problem... Once I arrive he is setting up the time machine so I knew this must of been a mission. I was right, he then told me we had to go back in time but wouldn't give me a reason why. I just went along with it. He then activates the machine... Then become unconscious. *wakes up* Currently I was handcuffed surrounded by men aiming their guns at me while one had it held to my head. I could feel the cold barrel of the gun making goose bumps rise up as it left a ring of cold singing in my skin. One man then appears with a syringe with misty green like substance. I then realized it was a stimulation serum. I knew it wouldn't work on me due to me not being from this era. He then jabbed the needle into my neck causing me to cringe and my teeth to grind. Finally he released the serum into...
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...As far back as I can remember, I have always been fascinated with science. I come from a small country in South Asia called Nepal, where I didn’t have access to many opportunities to expand my possibilities academically. I spent hours reading books about the human body, stars, planets and phenomena I could have never imagined. I would go through an encyclopedia in my free time and think about how the protons, electrons, neutrons made up an atom and how the atom contributes to everyday life. As I grew older, my fascination never waned, and I read every single book I could possibly find about science. I had always loved physics: it captured my attention like few things could. I always knew within myself that biology and chemistry were my passion and that only these would satisfy my insatiable curiosity for science. Almost five years ago, when I came to America with my family, I was not proficient in English. I strongly believe that I learned English so quickly because I continuously read books. In high school I have challenged myself by taking high-level classes, even though I lack strong English abilities. My freshman year, I took Pre-Ap biology like any other freshman is expected to,. My curiosity for the human body grew as a result of this class, and I decided to challenge myself by taking AP biology my sophomore year, along with chemistry. During the summer of 2012, I was a member of All Girls Dallas ISD physics camp, which taught me phenomenal things about physics and how...
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...Julia DeWitt SC250-05: Science for Everyday Life Unit 9 Assignment August 05, 2014 When I hear the word “scientist” there are multiple things that run through my thoughts. I picture someone in a lab coat trying to discover a cure to a disease like cancer or the next plague that comes along. There is this image of dry ice coming out of test tubes and beakers surrounding them. Maybe even a bunch of stressed out yuppie looking guys who had way too much coffee, desperately trying to find the vaccine to stop the zombie apocalypse. I also picture Beaker from the Muppet show. He did a wonderful job forming an image of what a scientist probably was to me as a child. He was insecure and he made a mess. My cousin is a scientist so then there is an image of this very stern but sarcastic guy testing and testing and retesting. That image sounds so boring but I’m grateful there are brilliant minds like him out there. Scientist come in many different forms. They study and discover many different things. Over time there have been many types of scientist and they weren’t all wearing lab coats. Leonardo da Vinci was one I found interesting due to my love of art. He combined art and science in his sketches. He has amazing futuristic designs and even envisioned flight. Sadly he was a chronic procrastinator and had frequent disasters with his experiments of new techniques (Leonadoda-Vinci). Galileo Galilei was an Italian scientist who developed the telescopes and started to observe...
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