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seven locks, in which the Philistine enemies easily captured and imprisoned Samson, whose power was lost with his hair. Hair, especially facial and body hair, is perceived as a masculine trait that signifies dominance and maturity. As the industry of modern sanitation evolved and as the fashionable clothing businesses exposed more skin, women began a shaving trend in which the absence of hair, like the loss of Samson’s locks, began widening the inequality gap that presumed women to be…

of Memi and Sabu which dated back to the ca. 2575–2465 B.C was found “From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Giza, Western Cemetery”. (Metmesuem, 2017). The statue of Gudea which date back to ca. 2090 was from “Mesopotamia, probably from Girsu (modern Tello)B.C”.(Metmesuem,2017). Both statues are stone sculptures. As presented above, the statue of Memi and Sabu is a sculpture that was carved from limestone; this art work shows a man and a woman who are in an close…

The act of survival acknowledges that the ability to withstand and overcome the many problems that come your way, but suddenly conflict found its way into the world you onced lived in, and starts to tear apart everything you know and love. If you remain here you will die, but if you take action and leave you will suffer. These are the choices the people in Syria had to face. In the same manner, Syrian refugees are forced out of their homes to avoid the threat of chemical attacks authorized by…

Find an audio link of the Qu’ran being recited. Listen to it, and describe your impression of it as you listen. http://www.quranexplorer.com/quran/ • The recitation of Quran in Arabic sounds melodious and gave me tingles that ran up and down my spine. The speakers soothing Arabic voice and normal pronunciation tempo makes it sound as if he is reciting a poem or singing a song. 4, List five facts about the text of the Qur’an…

High Risk Nutritional Practices Health care providers understand that food is needed for physical survival, however to provide culturally competent care it is imperative to have a broader comprehension of the meaning of food to a culture. (Purnell, 2013). The types of food eaten, the order they are ingested, and avoidance of certain foods are often interwoven in the religious and spiritual beliefs of specific ethnic groups. Understanding these concepts provides the knowledge needed for…

Only in London, written by Hanan Al Shaykh, follows the lives of four strangers who met on a plane in a curious situation as they touch down in London. For the purpose of this essay, Lamis will be the main character that is discussed and her choice between two societies. Lamis is original from Iraq and is flying back to London after time spent with her very traditional family. She was home with her family after she decided to leave her husband, who is most Iraqi families, would be considered the…

Women in general have not been treated the way they are suppose to. They have been facing discrimination throughout the history everywhere. One of the main reasons why women in the middle east are treated poorly is because people do not see their rights as human rights and they separate women’s rights from the other rights. Women face discrimination in the Middle East more than anywhere else. Lack of education and the issues of poverty are some of the main reasons why women are treated that way.…

the outside in, don’t seem like they have a great deal in common, and you would be right, but do you know what they do have in common? China and India are 2 of the oldest continuous civilizations that have yet to fall. They have become ancient to modern civilizations. Both India and China are both composed of lesser states than the Middle East and Europe The ancient civilizations were shaped by their past and it helped the countries develop over time. Ancient India, China, and Mesopotamia all…

“lesser Jihad means ‘have to use arms’ if someone attacks you, use jihad to protect themselves… when the attacker stops, then they stop” (class notes). There was often a misconception about the meaning of Jihad that it only meant violence, however this was the minor meaning. The major meaning of jihad is an internal struggle. This goes all the way back to Mohammed Abdullah; the creator of Islam. Before this the Middle East was very separate and chaotic; Mohammed created a place for unity at the…

Men and women both were committing unnatural acts by offering themselves up as strange flesh to entities not of human flesh. Both men as well as woman were lying with angels (angelic men). The “due penalty” clause is quite a mystery without this understanding. What would this due penalty be that these people would be receiving in their persons? This word, persons, is a reference to their own bodies. They are receiving demons into their own flesh. The initial stage is probably some kind of…