Introduction
This report investigates the differences between the Somali culture and the Australian Western Culture; it will be observed the differences in religion, clothing, food, language and arts.
Somalia just as any country, has it’s own special traditions and customs which are regularly followed by the people of the nation it is
Both primary and secondary sources while
What factors contribute to the Somali culture?
There are many components, when put together, make up the basis of the Somali culture; some factors, which include the religion, food, clothing, language and arts.
Religion
Islam is the primary religion in Somalia, were approximately a 100 percent of the population is Sunni. Islam is a belief system, a culture, a structure
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Some plants have eaten their roots such as Doombir, Quwaax Sacsacle and so on. others have eaten their leaves like Jinow while some others is used their branches such as Marooro and xamakow. The people who live in the cities use different types of food according to meal times. They use in the breakfast Canjeelo/laxood, Sabaayad, suqaar or beer and tea. Lunch time they eat Pasta, rice, meat with spicy fruits soft drinks itc. Diner time can be sabayad, beans and soft meals. (http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/guidestoolkits/ethnographicguides/somalia/chapters/chapter2.pdf)
Due to the majority of the Somali population being Muslim’s they don’t consume pork, lard, or alcohol, all the livestock have to be slaughtered in specific way, which is called halal, to be considered as clean. It is also customary for a Somali family and friends to eat on the floor with their hands from the same plate of food.
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The Somali language has borrowed words from the Arabic language, both religious and other terms. The Somali language also contains a significant number from the Persian language, and the former colonial languages of English and Italian. Facility with speech is highly valued among Somalis, and Somalis tend to appreciate of communication above all other art forms. The Somali language has a long and rich tradition and proverbs and idioms, which are passed down through generations and embellished by the individual speaker. Everyday Somali speech often includes these expressions, and some Somalis finding English lacking in these terms may translate and use Somali expressions. Somali is also spoken in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya, as well as by Somali communities in the Middle East, and estimated 7 million native Somali speakers live in Somalia while an estimated 10 to 16 million native Somali speakers exist globally.
Religion is the way a group of individuals freely choose to follow some or all set rules of a certain faith in accordance with the set shared values. People follow different religions for different reasons some are born into a religion and some choose there own religion. According to source 1, the way the Murri people prepare for Christmas is in a hybrid fashion blending Aboriginal culture and spirituality with Christian beliefs in a way that represents their Christian faith while representing their unique ancestry.22.5 % of indigenous Australians are Catholic and another 21.5% are of Anglican faith.
Civil War is another shared similarity between both Somalia and the United States. In 1991, following the overthrow of the dictator, Siad Barre, Somalia descended into anarchy. With no government presence to maintain some type of order, clan-based warlords began competing with each other, thus beginning civil unjust. While northern parts of Somalia, as well as the self-declared “Republic of Somaliland,” have remained somewhat peaceful, internal fighting flares up with little to no warning. Since 1991, it is estimated that 350, 000 to 1,000,000 Somalia’s have died due to the lack...
In the 2011 Religious Affiliation in Australia census data, ‘Catholic’ recorded the highest percentage of adherents, at 25.3%.
The video Mother Tongues: Languages Around the World discusses the various languages found in Africa, Oceana, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The film starts with a brief description of Africa’s nearly 2000 languages. It explains that because of Africa’s relative isolation and long history of occupants it has the most languages of any land mass. The African languages include anything from Arabic, Swahili, or the ‘click’ language. Click languages are located only in Africa; in these languages the clicks function as normal consonants.The many languages of Africa all evolved differently due to separation between groups. For example the Nigeria area has over 400 languages and almost every language group is represented. Africa has unique sounds such as kp or gb which can be written has ibgo. These sounds are not common in places other than Africa. Swahili is probably the best-known African language. Developed along the Indian Ocean near areas such as Kenya. Swahili was adopted from many languages especially Arabic. Swahili has taken on an international image as one of the main languages of Africa.
98.8% of the population is made up of ethnic Somalis (Kraus). Other minority groups include Arabs, Indians, Italians, and Pakistanis. Most Somalis are nomadic or semi nomadic herders of livestock. The rest are either crop farmers or inhabitants of the few urban centers. The official languages of the country are Somali and Arabic and the state religion is Islam (“Somalian People”).
At that time in the early 1990’s, the U.S. was the only superpower country left in the world. The Soviet Union collapsed after the Cold War and the left the U.S. at the top. With the U.S. being the only superpower left, it meant that they were the only ones who could try to keep peace between other countries and hopefully end violence in the world. At the time, Somalia was a complete disaster and still is to this day. They have no structural government and warlords rule parts of the country.
Brief History From the 1500s to the 1700s, African blacks, mainly from the area of West Africa (today's Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Dahomey, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon) were shipped as slaves to North America, Brazil, and the West Indies. For them, local and tribal differences, and even varying cultural backgrounds, soon melded into one common concern: the suffering they all endured. Music, songs, and dances as well as traditional food, helped not only to uplift them but also quite unintentionally added immeasurably to the culture around them. In the approximately 300 years that blacks have made their homes in North America, the West Indies, and Brazil, their highly honed art of the cuisine so treasured and carefully transmitted to their daughters has become part of the great culinary classics of these lands. But seldom are the African blacks given that recognition.
Islam is a religion that is based on the submission oneself to the will of God, who is called Allah. Muslims are the people believe in that, regardless of their culture, background or ethnicity. It is believed that God’s prophets brought a message for the people to worship one God without intermediaries and that prophet Muhammad was the end of G...
A religion is generally regarded as a set of values and beliefs by which people live their lives both practically and morally; through acknowledgement of some form of higher being or divine power. At the time of European settlement, the Aboriginal people (Australia’s first inhabitants) followed their own religious beliefs in spirits behind the forces of nature. During the 1800’s, European settlers brought their traditional religious values and churches to Australian shores. These included the Church of England (now Anglican), Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Congregations, Lutheran and Baptist churches. Further migration influences contributed to the re-shaping of Australia’s religious affiliations over subsequent decades. The aftermath of World War II brought upon a significant increase in numbers of the Orthodox churches, the establishment of Reformed bodies, growth in the number of Catholics and the creation of ethnic parishes among many other denominations. But more recently, immigration from South-East Asia and the Middle East has enabled the growth of Buddhist and Muslim communities; also increasing the ethnic diversity of Christian denominations. In order to get an idea of different views 26 Australian’s were selected and surveyed; 10 males and 16 females, each placed in age brackets. The inequality in sexes may skew the data slightly, but the effect would be so minor that it is almost unrecognisable.
Islam is a monotheistic religion which is originated from the Middle East or more specifically in the Arabian Peninsula early in the 7th century. This religion was founded on the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed who named this religion after the Arabic word acceptance. Islam has 2 major sects the Sunni and Shi’a. This split occurred when Mohammed died. The Sunni believed that the new leader of Islam should be determined through election but the Shi’a thought that the new leader should be Imam Ali a cousin and son in law of Mohammed. Another branch of Islam is Druze but only a small minority of Muslims who live in Lebanon, Syria and Palestine are followers of this sect (3 Faiths with One God - Islam, Arab American National Museum).
In the Africa, lies the country Somalia, which is located on east coast of the continent. Its capital, Mogadishu, however has inconveniently brought its own problems, from colonization to politics, disagreements arise, causing tension throughout the country. Somalia’s historical background and culture ultimately lead to the war in its capital, it lead to the War of Mogadishu.
Anonymous. "Somalia: 20 Years of Anarchy." BBC News. BBC, 26 Jan. 2011. Web. 11 Feb. 2014.
Weaving is a skill that is considered valuable in many cultures. The people in Mexico, Indonesia, and Ghana each come from a tradition of weaving. The tradition of weaving has been passed down through many generations. There are similarities and differences that arise when comparing how each of these cultures weaves. Mainly the devices that they use to weave on vary, who is allowed to weave, and whom they are weaving for differs in each culture. The rules and standard of each culture ultimately determine how that culture goes about the process of weaving.
Islam is a complete way of life we can also said that Islam is the manual of life followers of Islam are known as Muslims , the whole life of Muslims is an act of Worship it give success to a person or group of person who ever follow. Due to Islam life of people of Arab changes Arabs are the most backward nation of that time now they are the most success full nation.