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Unit 4.3 - the Queen of Sheba
Unit 4.3 - The Queen of Sheba And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon 1 א מוּ ַ ְ ל ַ כּ ת - מ,שׁאְשׁב ַתתאעָֹ ַ ֶ - עֵשׁמ ַ עֵשׁמ because of the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with ְֹשׁ3המ -- םשׁ הֵ;והְלי ֹנְלאַבָתְּו ַ,וֹתָסּ ֹ ַ,וֹתָסּ ֹנְלאַבָתְּו הֵ;והְלי םשׁ .hard questions ְִבּידוֹח.ת And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels 2 ב ֹמאד, כְּבד ַבִּיחָלֵ ְירָוְַָּמשׁלְה, ַָוֹתּבא ְירָוְַָּמשׁלְה, ַבִּיחָלֵ כְּבד ֹמאד, that bore spices and gold very much, and precious stones; and רב זוַהב ְָָם ָבִּשׂימ ִנשׂיאְם ְֹם ְגִַּמילּ - ֹ,ְמדא ֹ,ְמדא when she was come to Solomon, she spoke with him of all that ֶאל ָותֹּבא, ָָיקרהַ; ְוֶֶאְןב - ְֹשׁ,3המ ַרְבַּדתּו ֵ ַרְבַּדתּו ְֹשׁ,3המ יכּתֵאל ל,ֵאוָ ָ - הרֲאשׁ ֶ עָהָי ִם - ָָ.הּבְלב was in her heart. And Solomon told her all her questions; there was not any thing 3 ג ֶַַוגּדיּ - 3ת,ההּאמשׁ ָל ְֶֹ - ָכּל - ְֶָדָּיבר:ה ֹלא - .hid from the king which he told her not דהיָה ָרבָ םלֶעָנ ְָ ןִמ - ֶשׁ,ֶאOלַהמּ לר ֶֹאֲ ֶֹאֲ לר ֶשׁ,ֶאOלַהמּ .הּדלִהגּ ִָי And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of 4 ד ְַמלכּת ֵֶַותּראַ, - ת,אאְשׁב כָּ, ָלֵ - תמָחכ ְַ תמָחכ ,Solomon, and the house that he had built ְשׁ3ה;מ שׁ,אתַיְַבּהֹו ֲבּרִ ֶ ָ.הָנ and the food of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the 5 ה לַכֲאַמוּ לֻשׁ חְ וֹנָ בַשׁמוּוֹ בֲע דָ ויָ דַמֲעַמוּ דַמֲעַמוּ ויָ דָ בֲע בַשׁמוּוֹ וֹנָ חְ לֻשׁ לַכֲאַמוּ ,attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers ומָתְמרשׁ ְָוּל קיֻ,שׁםמְהַשׁבּ ָ,ְוַיֵֶוּ ,ֹוֹתְלעו ָ ,ֹוֹתְלעו ָ,ְוַיֵֶוּ קיֻ,שׁםמְהַשׁבּ ְָוּל ומָתְמרשׁ and his burnt-offering which he offered in the house of the רֲאשׁ בּהֲלַעיֶ ֶ יֵת ָ;הְוהי ֹאְלו - בהיָה וֹ,ָעהּד ָ וֹ,ָעהּד בהיָה וּרח ַ . -
Mistranslations of the Prophets' Names in the Holy Quran: a Critical Evaluation of Two Translations
Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.8, No.2, 2017 Mistranslations of the Prophets' Names in the Holy Quran: A Critical Evaluation of Two Translations Izzeddin M. I. Issa Dept. of English & Translation, Jadara University, PO box 733, Irbid, Jordan Abstract This study is devoted to discuss the renditions of the prophets' names in the Holy Quran due to the authority of the religious text where they reappear, the significance of the figures who carry them, the fact that they exist in many languages, and the fact that the Holy Quran addresses all mankind. The data are drawn from two translations of the Holy Quran by Ali (1964), and Al-Hilali and Khan (1993). It examines the renditions of the twenty five prophets' names with reference to translation strategies in this respect, showing that Ali confused the conveyance of six names whereas Al-Hilali and Khan confused the conveyance of four names. Discussion has been raised thereupon to present the correct rendition according to English dictionaries and encyclopedias in addition to versions of the Bible which add a historical perspective to the study. Keywords: Mistranslation, Prophets, Religious, Al-Hilali, Khan. 1. Introduction In Prophets’ names comprise a significant part of people's names which in turn constitutes a main subdivision of proper nouns which include in addition to people's names the names of countries, places, months, days, holidays etc. In terms of translation, many translators opt for transliterating proper names thinking that transliteration is a straightforward process depending on an idea deeply rooted in many people's minds that proper nouns are never translated or that the translation of proper names is as Vermes (2003:17) states "a simple automatic process of transference from one language to another." However, in the real world the issue is different viz. -
The Tactful Wisdom of Queen of Sheba: an Analytical Study
Volume 3, 2020 ISSN: 2617-4588 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31058/j.edu.2020.31003 The Tactful Wisdom of Queen of Sheba: An Analytical Study Ragab Selim Ali1* 1 Department of Foreign Languages, College of Education, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt Email Address [email protected] (Ragab Selim Ali) *Correspondence: [email protected] Received: 23 December 2019; Accepted: 15 January 2020; Published: 18 February 2020 Abstract: This paper is concerned with the story of Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) and her tactful wisdom in avoiding being involved in a war against King Solomon as tackled in the Scriptures, especially the Quran. As an extremely tactful queen, Queen of Sheba could shun any risky confrontation that eventually might lead to war against King Solomon at that time. This study is intended to show to what extent such a prudent queen could lead her sovereignty to safety and thriving. By avoiding being obsessed with declaring war against King Solomon, Queen of Sheba attained many privileges that belong to both her personality and her subjects. Keywords: Queen of Sheba (Bilqis), King Solomon, Sheba (Saba), Tactful Wisdom, Scriptures, The Quran 1. Introduction The story of Queen of Sheba has been mentioned in almost all Scriptures with special reference to her tactfulness and astuteness. Some people assume that such a character never existed in history as it is mentioned in the Yemeni story that Queen of Sheba (also called Bilqis) “supposedly had goat hooves rather than human feet, either because her mother had eaten a goat while pregnant with her, or because she was herself djinn” [1]. -
And We Cast Upon His Throne a Mere Body. a Historiographical Reading of Q
And We cast upon his throne a mere body. A Historiographical Reading of Q. 38:34 M.O. Klar SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON The Islamic figure of Solomon is presented in four pericopes of the Qur'an, In Sura 21 {al- Anbiyd') reference is made to an episode where David and Solomon give judgement on a ravaged field, followed by details of David's and Solomon's special gifts - for the latter these were the wind that ran at his command, knowledge of everything and demons that worked for him. In Sura 27 (al-Naml) Solomon and David are mentioned with reference to the gift of knowledge God granted them both, and evidence of their gratitude; Solomon says to his men that he understands the speech of the birds and has been given of every- thing; then follows the story of the Valley of the Ants, and the famous episode between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, which culminates in the Queen submitting to God, The pericope in Sura 34 (Saba') again introduces Solomon through David and gives details of their special gifts, Solomon's being the wind, molten brass and mastery over the jinn. The concealment of Solomon's death from the jinn is referred to. Finally, in Sura 38 (Sad), again after mention of David, we are told that Solomon's horses were paraded before him, he missed the evening prayer and then either smote or stroked (depending on one's choice of interpretation)' their shanks and necks, and, immediately prior to a list of God's gifts to him (the wind and the jinn), there is ref- erence to God trying Solomon, casting a mere body on Solomon's throne, and to Solomon repenting: Q. -
The Evolution of Hollywood's Representation of Arabs Before 9/11: the Relationship Between Political Events and the Notion of 'O
Networking Knowledge: Journal of the MeCCSA Postgraduate Network, Vol 1, No 2 (2007) ARTICLE The evolution of Hollywood's representation of Arabs before 9/11: the relationship between political events and the notion of 'Otherness' SULAIMAN ARTI, Loughborough University ABSTRACT This article will deliberate on the political motives behind the stereotypical image of Arabs in Hollywood in the period before 9/11. Hollywood has always played a propagandist as well as a limitative role for the American imperial project, especially, in the Middle East. This study suggests that the evolution of this representation has been profoundly influenced by political events such as the creation of Israel, the Iranian Islamic revolution and the demise of the Soviet Union. Hollywood’s presentation of Arabs through a distinctive lens allows America, through Hollywood, to present the Middle East as ‘alien’ and so helps to make it an acceptable area for the exercise of American power. The interpretations of Hollywood’s representation of Middle Easterners involve different, often contradictory, types of image. They also suggest that the intensification of the Arabs’ stereotypical image over the last century from ‘comic villains’ to ‘foreign devils’ did not occur in a vacuum but, certainly, with the intertwinement of both political and cultural interests in the region. It is believed that this was motivated indirectly by U.S imperial objectives. KEYWORDS Imperialism, Propaganda, Hollywood, Arabs, Politics and Others. Introduction The Middle East has long been ubiquitous in American cultural rhetoric; topics featuring Arabs and Muslims appear in various American media including discussions, news coverage and, most accessibly and influentially, in films and television entertainment programmes. -
Stories of the Prophets
Stories of the Prophets Written by Al-Imam ibn Kathir Translated by Muhammad Mustapha Geme’ah, Al-Azhar Stories of the Prophets Al-Imam ibn Kathir Contents 1. Prophet Adam 2. Prophet Idris (Enoch) 3. Prophet Nuh (Noah) 4. Prophet Hud 5. Prophet Salih 6. Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) 7. Prophet Isma'il (Ishmael) 8. Prophet Ishaq (Isaac) 9. Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) 10. Prophet Lot (Lot) 11. Prophet Shuaib 12. Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) 13. Prophet Ayoub (Job) 14 . Prophet Dhul-Kifl 15. Prophet Yunus (Jonah) 16. Prophet Musa (Moses) & Harun (Aaron) 17. Prophet Hizqeel (Ezekiel) 18. Prophet Elyas (Elisha) 19. Prophet Shammil (Samuel) 20. Prophet Dawud (David) 21. Prophet Sulaiman (Soloman) 22. Prophet Shia (Isaiah) 23. Prophet Aramaya (Jeremiah) 24. Prophet Daniel 25. Prophet Uzair (Ezra) 26. Prophet Zakariyah (Zechariah) 27. Prophet Yahya (John) 28. Prophet Isa (Jesus) 29. Prophet Muhammad Prophet Adam Informing the Angels About Adam Allah the Almighty revealed: "Remember when your Lord said to the angels: 'Verily, I am going to place mankind generations after generations on earth.' They said: 'Will You place therein those who will make mischief therein and shed blood, while we glorify You with praises and thanks (exalted be You above all that they associate with You as partners) and sanctify You.' Allah said: 'I know that which you do not know.' Allah taught Adam all the names of everything, then He showed them to the angels and said: "Tell Me the names of these if you are truthful." They (angels) said: "Glory be to You, we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. -
Witnessing Lot's Wife
!1 Ariell Watson November 5, 2015 Lumen et Vita Symposium Witnessing Lot’s Wife: Traumatic Memory and Vicarious Trauma In Judeo-Christian popular imagination, the cities of “Sodom and Gomorrah” epitomize sinful hedonism and divine annihilation. In the midst of the apocalyptic scene of sulfur, fire, and destruction in the book of Genesis, we find a peculiar verse: “But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.”1 This paper will interpret the biblical text as a tale of traumatic memory, examine the risk of vicarious trauma to caregivers, and affirm best practices in trauma care. In order to understand the role of traumatic memory and trauma care in this story, one must first identify the disruptive experiences that may have haunted Lot’s wife. The text offers very little insight to her past; we know neither her name nor her opinion of the events that led up to the family’s hasty departure from their home. One can infer, however, that Lot’s wife had witnessed several traumatic scenes in the previous hours: a mob at the door of her house; neighbors threatening to assault her husband and break in to their home; Lot offering up their unwed daughters to the sexual appetites of the crowd; and the hasty extraction of her family. On the way to safety, Lot’s wife made her fateful mistake: she “looked back,” against the angel’s instruction. Scholarly opinions diverge regarding whether the danger of “looking back” arose from the pain of grief, or from disobedience of divine injunction. -
A Guide to Al-Aqsa Mosque Al-Haram Ash-Sharif Contents
A Guide to Al-Aqsa Mosque Al-Haram Ash-Sharif Contents In the name of Allah, most compassionate, most merciful Introduction JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<<3 Dear Visitor, Mosques JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<<<4 Welcome to one of the major Islamic sacred sites and landmarks Domes JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<24 of civilization in Jerusalem, which is considered a holy city in Islam because it is the city of the prophets. They preached of the Minarets JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<30 Messenger of God, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH): Arched Gates JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<32 The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and Schools JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<36 His books and His messengers, [saying], “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” And they say, “We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your Corridors JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<<44 forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination” (Qur’an 2:285). Gates JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<<46 It is also the place where one of Prophet Mohammad’s miracles, the Night Journey (Al-Isra’ wa Al-Mi’raj), took place: Water Sources JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ<<<54 Exalted is He who took His Servant -
When Jesus Comes, You Find Your Purpose John 1:6-9, 15
1 WHEN JESUS COMES, YOU FIND YOUR PURPOSE JOHN 1:6-9, 15 Every kid who’s sat in a science class has heard of Isaac Newton’s famous encounter with a falling apple. Newton was the first to explain the laws of gravity back in the 1600s which revolutionized the study of astronomy and so much more. But few people know that if it weren’t for another scientist named Edmund Halley, the world might never have heard of Isaac Newton. It was Halley who challenged Newton to think through his original ideas. It was Halley who corrected Newton’s mathematical errors and prepared geometrical figures to support Newton’s discoveries. It was Halley who persuaded Newton to write his great book, Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. It was Halley who edited and supervised the publication of that book, and even financed its printing although Newton was wealthier than Halley and could have easily paid to have it printed himself. Historians consider it one of the most selfless examples in the history of science. Newton began almost immediately to reap the rewards of his new prominence. Halley received little credit. Now, he did use Newton’s principles to predict the orbit and return of the comet that now bears his name. You’ve heard of Halley’s Comet that comes close to Earth every 76 years. But otherwise you don’t hear a lot about Edmund Halley. He’s a great example of a devoted scientist who didn’t care who received the credit as long as the cause of science advanced. -
25 Prophets of Islam
Like 5.2k Search Qul . Home Prayer Times Ask Qul TV The Holy Qur'an Library Video Library Audio Library Islamic Occasions About Pearl of Wisdom Library » Our Messengers » 25 Prophets of Islam with regards to Allah's verse in the 25 Prophets of Islam Qur'an: "Indeed Allah desires to repel all impurity from you... 25 Prophets of Islam said,?'Impunity IS doubt, and by Allah, we never doubt in our Lord. How many prophets did God send to mankind? This is a debated issue, but what we know is what God has told us in the Quran. God says he sent a prophet to every nation. He says: Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq “For We assuredly sent amongst every People a Messenger, (with the command): ‘Serve God, and eschew Evil;’ of the people were [as] some whom God guided, and some on whom Error became inevitably (established). So travel through the earth, and see what was the Ibid. p. 200, no. 4 end of those who denied (the Truth)” (Quran 16:36) This is because one of the principles by which God operates is that He will never take a people to task unless He has made clear to them what His expectations are. Article Source The Quran mentions the names of 25 prophets and indicates there were others. It says: “Of some messengers We have already told you the story; of others We have not; - and to Moses God spoke direct.” (Quran 4:164) We acknowledge that 'Our Messengers Way' by 'Harun Yahya' for providing the The Names of the 25 Prophets Mentioned are as follows: original file containing the 'Our Adam Messengers'. -
3351 — the Queen of Sheba
Sermon #3351 Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit 1 THE QUEEN OF SHEBA NO. 3351 A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1913 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON ON LORD’S-DAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1867 “The Queen of the South shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon: and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.” Matthew 12:42 OUR Lord, on this occasion, was addressing a number of captious critics who, instead of listening to what He said and giving it the attention due to its own weight, said, “Show us a sign.” Our Lord replies to them that He will give them no sign except the two signs of Jonah and of the Queen of the South. The first was very much to the point. Jonah, a lone man, working no miracle, went to Nineveh, a great city, where he was completely unknown. There he commenced to preach. The whole subject of his testimony was, “Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be overthrown.” Through the broad streets of that gigantic city and through its lanes and alleys, in its public squares, the voice was heard, sharp and shrill, of that lone man—“Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be overthrown.” No rod was turned into a serpent. No mountains were made to smoke. None were struck dead by the sudden hand of God. No paralytics and sick folk were healed. No signs were given to the men of Nineveh, but the declaration of that one man sent of God was sufficient to denounce and discover their sin. -
Jonathan Friedlander Collection of Middle Eastern Americana, 1875-2006
http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt4779r5hf Online items available Finding Aid for the Jonathan Friedlander collection of Middle Eastern Americana, 1875-2006 Processed by Lorraine Pratt (2006), Sina Rahmadi (2007), and Audra Eagle (2008) in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), with assistance from Kelley Bachli, 2008; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé. UCLA Library Special Collections Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/ © 2008 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid for the Jonathan 1314 1 Friedlander collection of Middle Eastern Americana, 1875-2006 Descriptive Summary Title: Jonathan Friedlander collection of Middle Eastern Americana Date (inclusive): 1875-2006 Collection number: 1314 Creator: Friedlander, Jonathan. Extent: 33 boxes (16.5 linear feet)21 oversize boxes Abstract: The several thousand items contained in the Middle Eastern Americana collection document the substantial and significant presence of the Middle East in the annals of American popular culture. Over the course of more than 150 years and well into the present public interest in the Middle East has engendered a consumer appetite for a material culture that ranges from popular fiction and cinema to tobacco and coffee. In all its parts and subsets this diverse and multifaceted collection is geared for academic research and scholarly exploration of issues related to the representation of the Middle East in various popular culture domains including literature, cinema, music, photography, graphics and visual art, the performing arts, and entertainment.