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Problem of God a-) Mawlana Jalal al-Din Mohammad Rumi was born in Balkh in modern-day Afghanistan... more Problem of God a-) Mawlana Jalal al-Din Mohammad Rumi was born in Balkh in modern-day Afghanistan in 1207 A.D. to Baha al-Din Walad. Baha al-Din was a great Sufi and Islamic jurisprudent in his own right and had a following of dedicated students. Rumi's family relocated many times in his childhood. While they originally lived in Afghanistan and Tajikistan, by 1212 the family had moved to Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Either Baha al-Din had a dispute with a ruler there or he was alarmed about the rumblings of the approach of the Mongol horde when the family relocated to Baghdad and then Mecca. Rumi performed the Holy Pilgrimage in Mecca. The family kept traveling and in Nishapur in modernday Iran, it is held that Rumi met the Sufi saint Fariduddin Attar 1. Attar gauged the spiritual elevation of Rumi and presented his father with the copy of his own text, the Book of Mysteries while issuing him praise about Rumi. Finally, in the western most periphery of the Muslim world, the family settled in Anatolian city of Konya in the Asia Minor region. They were warmly received by the Seljuk king who governed the territory 2 and Baha al-Din helped make Konya into a center of learning. From an early age, Rumi had studied the esoteric sciences of the Quran, Hadith, Arabic grammar, logic as well as theology, history, philosophy, astronomy, and mathematics 3. After his father died in 1231 A.D, Rumi benefitted from the mentorship of one of his disciples, Burhan al-Din Tirmidhi. By the time Rumi became the head of the madressah-the spiritual learning community-of his father, he had perfect understanding of Sufi teachings and held mastery over
In pursuit of the rigorous standards of academic life I commit myself to respect and to uphold th... more In pursuit of the rigorous standards of academic life I commit myself to respect and to uphold the Georgetown University honor system and to be honest in every academic endeavor. I certify that this paper is free from any plagiarism and that all quotes, references and sources have been accurately included. I certify upon my honor and all that I hold dear and sacred that this is my own work and my own work alone."
The history of the FIFA World Cup is replete with examples of host countries incorporating the sp... more The history of the FIFA World Cup is replete with examples of host countries incorporating the sporting event to develop an indigenous popular culture around football. This paper contains examples of innovation made by FIFA World Cup host countries and contains lessons for how Qatar can do the same.
The Emancipation of Creon, 2020
Sophocles’ Antigone is a complex exploration of the concept of justice with morally conflicted ch... more Sophocles’ Antigone is a complex exploration of the concept of justice with morally conflicted characters. In modern discourse, Creon is usually portrayed as the antagonist in the play. This is largely because of his position of relative privilege and authority as compared to Antigone. However, Creon is not a one-dimensional character and many justifications of his actions may be presented. This essay presents the case that Creon's acts are a response to certain circumstances and he has legitimate reasons for his actions.
Problem of God a-) Mawlana Jalal al-Din Mohammad Rumi was born in Balkh in modern-day Afghanistan... more Problem of God a-) Mawlana Jalal al-Din Mohammad Rumi was born in Balkh in modern-day Afghanistan in 1207 A.D. to Baha al-Din Walad. Baha al-Din was a great Sufi and Islamic jurisprudent in his own right and had a following of dedicated students. Rumi's family relocated many times in his childhood. While they originally lived in Afghanistan and Tajikistan, by 1212 the family had moved to Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Either Baha al-Din had a dispute with a ruler there or he was alarmed about the rumblings of the approach of the Mongol horde when the family relocated to Baghdad and then Mecca. Rumi performed the Holy Pilgrimage in Mecca. The family kept traveling and in Nishapur in modernday Iran, it is held that Rumi met the Sufi saint Fariduddin Attar 1. Attar gauged the spiritual elevation of Rumi and presented his father with the copy of his own text, the Book of Mysteries while issuing him praise about Rumi. Finally, in the western most periphery of the Muslim world, the family settled in Anatolian city of Konya in the Asia Minor region. They were warmly received by the Seljuk king who governed the territory 2 and Baha al-Din helped make Konya into a center of learning. From an early age, Rumi had studied the esoteric sciences of the Quran, Hadith, Arabic grammar, logic as well as theology, history, philosophy, astronomy, and mathematics 3. After his father died in 1231 A.D, Rumi benefitted from the mentorship of one of his disciples, Burhan al-Din Tirmidhi. By the time Rumi became the head of the madressah-the spiritual learning community-of his father, he had perfect understanding of Sufi teachings and held mastery over
In pursuit of the rigorous standards of academic life I commit myself to respect and to uphold th... more In pursuit of the rigorous standards of academic life I commit myself to respect and to uphold the Georgetown University honor system and to be honest in every academic endeavor. I certify that this paper is free from any plagiarism and that all quotes, references and sources have been accurately included. I certify upon my honor and all that I hold dear and sacred that this is my own work and my own work alone."
The history of the FIFA World Cup is replete with examples of host countries incorporating the sp... more The history of the FIFA World Cup is replete with examples of host countries incorporating the sporting event to develop an indigenous popular culture around football. This paper contains examples of innovation made by FIFA World Cup host countries and contains lessons for how Qatar can do the same.
The Emancipation of Creon, 2020
Sophocles’ Antigone is a complex exploration of the concept of justice with morally conflicted ch... more Sophocles’ Antigone is a complex exploration of the concept of justice with morally conflicted characters. In modern discourse, Creon is usually portrayed as the antagonist in the play. This is largely because of his position of relative privilege and authority as compared to Antigone. However, Creon is not a one-dimensional character and many justifications of his actions may be presented. This essay presents the case that Creon's acts are a response to certain circumstances and he has legitimate reasons for his actions.