...thinking but were too afraid to say ourselves. He taught us to stand up for ourselves and our rights as black men. Who knew that a troubled young boy would become a powerful and educated leader? As a young trouble maker doing prison time, it was during his ten years in prison that he educated himself as well as introducing himself to the Nation of Islam teachings. After serving a couple of prison stints he even became a minister of numerous temples in Boston, Philadelphia and New York. He also started a newspaper titled “Muhammad Speaks” which touched on controversial views about his idea that blacks were superior. He became second in command to Elijah Muhammad but they butted heads and ended up going their own ways. Elijah stuck to his ideas of Nation of Islam, while Malcolm X focused on what true Islam taught. He felt that the Civil Rights Movement had the blacks begging the whites for freedom, and he was not a fan of begging. He instead advocated black power and black consciousness even if it resulted in violence. He had several famous speeches, including “Black Man’s History”, “The Black Revolution”, and “God’s Judgment of White America” (also known as “The Chickens Come Home to Roost”). These are the speeches he gave during the Nation of Islam. When he was transitioning to true Islam he gave “The Ballot or the Bullet”. After his transition to True Islam he gave a speech at Ford Auditorium. Today at 3:10 PM we were gathered at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem to watch...
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...Report: Islam HUM/130 March 13, 2011 Introduction of the religion Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide. Followers of Islam are called Muslims. The origin of Islam can be traced back to 7th century Saudi Arabia. Though Islam is one of the largest and most followed religions in the world, it is the youngest of the many religions. According to Secular History, the prophet Muhammad introduced Islam in 610 A.D. after experiencing what he claimed to be an angelic visitation. Muhammad dictated the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam, which Muslims believe to be the preexistent, perfect words of Allah. Though the origin of Islam is generally accredited to the prophet Muhammad but to the devout Muslim, Islam began long before Muhammad ever walked the earth. The Qur’an was dictated by Muhammad but according to the Qur’an, it did not originate with Muhammad. The Qur’an testifies of itself that it was given by God through the angel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad. "This is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it, to reveal it into your heart that you may be one of the warmers, in a perfect Arabic tongue" (Sura 26:192-195). "Say, 'Anyone who opposes Gabriel should know that he has brought down this (the Qur'an) into your heart, in accordance with God's will, confirming previous scriptures, and providing guidance and good news for the believers'" (Sura 2:97). Interview summary I interviewed...
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...he emerged as the greatest king of Mali Empire. This review examines the importance of Islam, the jinns (ancestral spirits) and griots in making Sundiata the Lion king, the advantages of ethnicity to his victory, and its relevance to “Africa” identity in the 13th century. To begin with, Islam was the predominant religion in Mail during the 13th century and Sundiata’s lineage could be traced to Bilali, a devoted follower of the Prophet Muhammad. The muslims also believed in...
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...One of the largest religions in the world is Islam, with more than one and a half billion followers nationwide which is rapidly growing today. Islam and Christianity appear to be very different, but core beliefs behind them are very similar. Most of Islam’s population came from the Middle East, but there are still large amount of Muslims throughout the United States (Nation Master, 2010). Islam has grown significantly in the past twenty years within the United States. They both, belief in one God and that both religions result from the direct descendent of Abraham, a quality that is also shared with Judaism. The doctrinal beliefs of each religion are each different. Islam is the most important figure in the world, and a name that is recognized by most around the world is the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad was born in approximately 570 C.E. in the town of Mecca. At the time of his birth the area of Mecca was populated by many people who practiced polytheism, and a minority of the population was devoted to Christianity and Judaism. Instead of pursuing any of these practices, instead Muhammad would find himself meditating in a cave on the outskirts of town quite frequently, and it is there where Muslims believe their religion was founded. One night while meditating it is said that an archangel visited Muhammad and declared him as one of God’s prophets. Over his lifetime he had many more visions and through the help of his wife and cousins the words he received were written down, and...
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...| | |and Hel, is the last step for those that did not die in battle, | | |but of disease and old age. In Valhalla the dead are dressed in | | |their fighting gear, Nifleheim, the people are frozen, and Hel, | | |the people are of skull and bones | |Who goes to which location and how do they get there? |Vikings go to Valhalla by dying a honorable death, The old and | | |disease go to Hel they get there by not fighting in battle | |Are there gods or supernatural beings in each of the locations? |Yes, Valhalla- Odin, Nifleheim- supernatural beings | |If so, who or what are they?...
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...call kuffaar to Islam by means of religious songs (nasheeds) accompanied by musical instruments When we want to attract Christians to Islam, is it permissible to use religious songs accompanied by music? Is it permissible to have a group called a religious group because they sing religious songs accompanied by musical instruments? Praise be to Allaah. In my opinion there is no need to attract people in this manner; you should use permissible means such as listening to Qur’aan with proper tajweed and tarteel (correct recitation) and listening to eloquent ahaadeeth which move the listener, and beneficial, moving poems (qaseedahs) and nasheeds. You can also provide clear proof of what is good about Islam and explain its teachings and noble aims which will demonstrate that it is the religion that befits the natural inclinations of man (deen al-fitrah) and encompasses all the interests of mankind. Whoever can only be attracted by things that include forbidden elements such as singing, instruments and music is no good and I do not think that he can be attracted to Islam at all. And Allaah knows best. From al-Lu’lu’ al-Makeen min Fataawaa Ibn Jibreen, p. 28 Organizing singing parties and soirees In some cities and regions it is very common to people to organize singing parties and soirees where they listen to songs and trilling songs or verses from the local area and elsewhere, or to stage series of plays in some literary clubs, to which they invite singers and actors...
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...how Asian Americans feel in a country where so many barriers are placed upon them. Caroll, S.R. (1994, December). Why poor black children succeed or fail. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from http://www.chicagotribune.com/africanamericancultue The conceptual article begins with the broad discussion about African American culture. It projects today’s youth and the inconsistency of what Americans idolize as equality in school systems. It discusses the present’s findings of family and individual studies that factor in the high and low achieving African-American students. It schemes the risk factors that are associated with the group of disadvantage kids and why it is important to identify them earlier on. These factors are to include those who are born with low birth rate, the home environment and low socioeconomic statue. The author describes how the aspects of their culture and home life have an impact on the child success. The Research graphed in this...
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...HOW MANY BELIVERS 10 CHALLENGES…………………...………………………………..……………………………11 PROPOSED STRATEGY 12 THE 10/40 WINDOW 13 STRATEGY ONE 14 STRATEGY TWO 15 CONCLUSION 16 BIBLIOGRAPHY 17 ABSTRACT The Saharawi fall into the 10/40 window or the Resistant Belt this area will challenge the Mission with language barriers and ethnic barriers and Biblical translation. The proposed strategy to work with the language barrier will be orality and storytelling will be implemented. The use of chronological Bible story telling will be used along with the use of electronic media this is called secondary orality, and finally a recorded oral Bible. The use of orality and storytelling will be of good use, due the fact they speak Spanish and Arabic. Getting local authorities to allow access to local radio will help the need to evangelize. And audio ministry tapes in their native language will be a highly valuable tool to be used. The strategy for church planting for this region we will be using Church implanting. Church planting will be difficult due their political and Muslim belief. The strategy for evangelism will be cluster groups and one on ones. The Saharawi in this region live in poverty so our objective will be to collaborate with local and national relief agencies within this region. The relief agencies will give us a larger group to minister with and access, due to the fact...
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...Curlin (2013) state that empirical research shows that “religions shape their adherents’ understanding of disease and illness, their health-related behaviors, their interactions with and expectations of the healthcare system, and their adherence to medical recommendations” (p. 1334). Thus, in order to provide culturally competent care to patients that practice Islam, nurses must have an understanding of the Muslim patient’s religious practices and influences. Muslims believe in the integration of daily prayer, spiritual medicine practices, and reading of the Qur’an, the religious text of Islam, with modern medical treatment. Therefore, healthcare beliefs are informed by their religious views and practices. Health is essential to Muslims because their faith compels them to maintain optimal health by practicing everything in moderation such as praying, exercising, working, and eating. On the other hand, illness can be indicative of penance of sin or a test of a Muslim’s faith. When illness occurs, the patient seeks conventional medical treatment and prays to Allah for a cure. Prayer is also an important factor of Islam. As nurses, we can facilitate a Muslim patient’s prayer ritual by providing running water for the ritual cleansing and an area for them to pray (Townsend, 2014). In regards to Muslim folk medicine, the Qur’an states, “Allah did not create a disease for which...
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...University of Phoenix Material Multicultural Matrix and Analysis Worksheet Instructions: Part I: Select and identify six groups in the left-hand column. Complete the matrix. Part II: Write a summary. Part III: Format references consistent with APA guidelines. |Part I: Matrix |What is the group’s history in the United States? |What is the group’s population in the |What are some attitudes and customs |What is something you admire about | | | |United States? |people of this group may practice? |this group’s people, lifestyle, or | | | | | |society? | | |NATIVE AMERICAN migrated to the Americas across the |Currently there are 2,9 million |The ghost Dance |Their Percerveirance | | |Beringia land bridge straits 12-15 thousand years |Indians in the us. |Sacred pipe ceremony |They have their names, some of their | | |ago. were the original inhabitants’ before the | |Sweat lodges |original culture. There is currently | | ...
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...Teaching Guide The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin The Novel at a Glance SUMMARY The book opens with the essay “My Dungeon Shook,” written as a letter to Baldwin’s nephew on the one hundredth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Baldwin says that the celebration is a hundred years too early, because black people in America are still not free. He exhorts his nephew to approach life with love, even though he lives in a racist world. In the second essay, “Down at the Cross: Letter from a Region in My Mind,” Baldwin describes his visit to the leader of the Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad. Baldwin concludes that he does not agree with the Nation of Islam’s bitter beliefs about white people. In closing, Baldwin says that if Americans stop thinking of the United States as a white nation, it can transform the world. MORE ABOUT THE WRITER When James Baldwin was sixteen, he began one of the most important friendships of his life. As a confused and self-doubting teenager, he needed a mentor, and he found one in Beauford Delaney, a painter who lived in Greenwich Village in New York City. A black man and an artist, Delaney provided Baldwin with a model of how to respond to experience and transform it into works of art. Virtually taking the place of a father, Delaney introduced his young protégé not only to music and art, but also to a wide circle of friends, and Baldwin began to recognize new possibilities for himself. Through Beauford Delaney and his scratchy phonograph...
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...salaam) about all aspects and matters related to the purpose of life. This purpose is clearly defined in the Qur’an as Allah, the Exalted, says: “And I created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone).” (Qur’an 51:56) Through this ayah human beings can clearly understand their position and relationship to this life, and the duties which must be fulfilled are specified in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (sulAllahu alaihi wa salaam). Among the many responsibilities and great blessings that Allah, the Exalted, has bestowed upon His slaves is the observance of Salat ul-Jumu’ah or the congregational Friday prayer. This is one along with other significant acts of worship and obligations enjoined upon all mankind who believe in Allah as their Rabb (Lord) and...
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...through social media or other means. Salary range: The salary range may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. According to the website Salary.com, the annual salary range of a Promotions Manager in the United States falls between $60,448 and $113,165 with a median of $86,665. According to the website Glassdoor.com, the annual salary range of a Promotions Manager in the United States (in Miami more precisely) falls between $63,000 and 123,000$ with a national average of $72,258. According to the website Payscale.com, the annual salary range of a Promotions Manager in the United States falls between $25,406 and $86,007 with a median of $46,433. Summary of informational interview: A friend introduced me to a Promotions Manager that was in charge of promoting a Pico projector. I first asked him about his educational background and experience. I then asked him to describe me his daily tasks at work. The most important thing I learned during this interview is the correlation between sales and promotions and how tightly knitted the both are. Mehdi (the name of the promotions manager) highly recommended me to acquire a sales experience through an internship to gain field expertise mentioning that this is what he personally did before joining the...
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...referring to a person of mixed decent or ethnicity. * Land rites – Property rights pertaining to land. * Meta-temporal – the trinity of the past, present and future. * Native title – Form of land title, which recognises aboriginal people as rightful owners of their traditional land. * Protection policy – official government policy stating in the late 19th century. Removed aboriginal people from unsuitable environments and placed them under the protection of the state. * Sacred sites – Places of spiritual significance to Aboriginal people as they are connected with ancestor beings from the dreaming, they are places where rituals such as initiation and balance rites are performed. * Stolen generations – Aboriginal children who were removed from their homes between 1900 and 1972. This was an attempt to assimilate them into Australian society. * Terra Nullius – Legal notion meaning ‘Land belonging to no one.” Justification for the invasion and colonisation of...
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...S.W.O.T Analysis in Project Management Md. Mashreki Islam Sami Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering International University of Business Agriculture and Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh Abstract The main objective of this paper is to give an extensive knowledge on SWOT Analysis. In this paper SWOT analysis is discussed in the case of project management. SWOT analysis stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Such analysis can be a part in a project or in a business venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product, place or person. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. The technique is credited to Albert Humphrey, who led a convention at the Stanford Research Institute now called SRI International, in the 1960s and 1970s using data from Fortune 500 companies. Performing SWOT analysis allows setting achievable goals or objectives for the organization. SWOT analysis is important for organizations to plan future steps that are to be taken for development or to compete with other companies. Through SWOT analysis, a company or organization come across advantages, disadvantages, possibilities, capabilities and problems that they may face in a project takes visual. In this paper different sectors are considered where SWOT analysis is done successfully. Some other techniques of analysis such as Benchmarking, PESTLE...
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