a moot question‚ viz.‚ who is a “Hindu”? Under the codifying Acts‚ namely‚ the Hindu Marriage Act‚ 1956; the Hindu Succession Act‚ 1956‚ the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act‚ 1956 and the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act‚ 1956. The orthodox concept of the term “Hindu” has undergone a radical change and it has been given an extended meaning. These codifying Acts not only apply to Hindus by Birth but also to a large number of other persons. The term “Hindu” is not very precise in its significance
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Since the ancient Mesopotamians and Egyptians weren’t as scientifically advanced as we are in the modern world they put their faith in “higher powers”. The ancient people did have faith and served many gods. I want to show the many differences in the ancient people thoughts on the creation story and the christianity story. Also how there are many similarities in between the stories which are very interesting. I also want to talk about how things that were started in times such as 7000 BCE have migrated
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understand that book‚ that person has to know Arabic Language. The problem is why is Arabic main language of Islam and Koran even though the islam is universal? Before the Islam‚ arabic was just one of the Language that was spoken in only certain regions in Arabia. But after the Islam whole Arabia had started to talk in arabic because arabia is the region which is starting point of Islam. It was natural but after spreading other parts of the World‚ The arabic had became main language of some regions
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though the Kingdom had great rulers‚ right after 1400 The Kingdom of Mali started breaking up due to parts caused by raids‚ desert nomads‚ and rebellions in the states that were commanded to rule under the power of Mali. The Kingdom of Mali was known to have a big culture and a historical influence in the part of West Africa‚ and another thing they also had was the construction of the Great Mosque of Djenne which is to be noticed as one of the important areas of learning in Ancient Africa. As mentioned
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The controversial issue of double standards‚ in regards to gender within culture‚ can clearly be spotted; however‚ neither man nor woman can seem to find the proper method to illustrate one another. To start off‚ in my family and Arab culture the man is expected to physically and morally attend to his wife. I believe this is done not only to show authority‚ but also dominance‚ although it is never said. The standards have changed and gotten much less strict since the olden days‚ not only in America
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| |Ram (center)‚ with consort Sita‚ brother Lakshmana and devotee Hanuman | |Observed by |Hindus | |Type |Hindu | |Significance |Birth day of Ram; Marriage ceremony of Ram and Sita | |Ends |Chaitra Navami‚ Ninth day of Chaitra month | |2013 date |19 April
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Title) Extravagant clothing‚ succulent victuals‚ exquisite flowers‚ spectacular photography and many other grand decorations are the foundation of a Hindu marriage. Hindu marriages‚ like most other cultural wedding ceremonies‚ are deeply concerned with their religious rituals and customs. Most ceremonies in the Hindu culture are family oriented with great emphasis on entertainment and inspiration. Also‚ off course‚ the amount of decorations and the extent to which the rituals are carried out depends
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Temples have become a key aspect in Hindu religion. The temple is the focus for all aspects of everyday life in the Hindu community - religious‚ cultural‚ educational and social. Hindus believe that their lives are merely stages in the progression to ultimate enlightenment. The temple is a place where God may be approached and where divine knowledge can be discovered. All aspects of the Hindu temple focus on the goal of enlightenment and liberation - the principles of design and construction‚ the
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The Great Encounter of China and the West 1500-1800 The Chinese and European cultures came together for the first time in the fifteenth century when great Chinese fleets traveled throughout the Indian Ocean and along the coast of Africa. These voyages created much concern for China. They lead to a period of isolation for security reasons. By the time the first Europeans arrived in China there was little to no evidence of these voyages. (Mungello 2005) Fallowing that time the Chinese government
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EN BANC [G.R. No. 119064. August 22‚ 2000] NENG “KAGUI KADIGUIA” MALANG‚ petitioner‚ vs. HON. COROCOY MOSON‚ Presiding Judge of 5th Shari’a District Court‚ Cotabato City‚ HADJI MOHAMMAD ULYSSIS MALANG‚ HADJI ISMAEL MALINDATU MALANG‚ FATIMA MALANG‚ DATULNA MALANG‚ LAWANBAI MALANG‚ JUBAIDA KADO MALANG‚ NAYO OMAL MALANG and MABAY GANAP MALANG‚ respondents. D E C I S I O N GONZAGA-REYES‚ J.: Presented for resolution in this special civil action of certiorari is the issue of whether or not the
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