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“Muslim Structures and Pilgrimage” Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

• Describe the main purpose of the Hajj in the Muslim faith, and identify two (2) specific aspects of the Hajj that you find fascinating or significant. Next, explain the association between Muhammad and the area of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Lastly, describe the sacred art of Islam’s key qualities, and explain the fundamental reasons why Muslim artists of sacred works are reluctant to include images of humans (i.e., at least in sacred areas). Think of a place of worship (of any religion) today, and explain which type of artistic tradition would be more conducive to worship: Byzantine art (Chapter 8), Hindu art (Chapter 7), or Muslim art (Chapter 9).

Explore

Muslim Structures and Pilgrimage

• Chapter 9 (pp. 288-295, 306-308), Dome of the Rock, Hajj, calligraphy, art (pp. 274-7), Christian mosaics in Ravenna; review the Week 5 Music Folder
• 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)

Notes:

• Please avoid using forbidden websites such as Course Hero, Cheggs, Wikipedia, etc., or any websites that have the answers “prepared” or “for sale.” Also please avoid posting content that is missing in-text citations and references. Both are examples of plagiarism. Your post or paper will be “Flagged” by Black Board.

Template for Week 5 Discussion: “Muslim Structures and Pilgrimage”
Please no attachments in the discussion area: Students using phones or tablets cannot open, read, or comment on your post.) Please fill in each section with your summary of your research using your own words. Minimum of 150 Words

Hello class and Dr. C, here is my main discussion post for Week 5”

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.

Template: Responding to a Classmate

Hello (Name of Classmate), Great Post!

I really enjoyed reading your post. One of the things I find interesting is:

The reason it is of interest is: (Minimum of 2 sentences)

Why do you think….? (ask your classmate a question pertaining to the post)

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