"On Fatalism" by: The Holy Iman Shabay and "The Song of Maisuna" by: Maisuna, Wife to the Caliph Mowiah

                              Most people want to have a wealthy life. They grab all of the opportunities that come their way and do whatever it takes—disregarding the consequences of it, to reach that kind of life. But there are still people who are content with what they have. Even though they are not that rich,they are satisfied and prize what they have.

                              The Song of Maisuna was all about a queen who wantsed to live simply. The queen said that it is better to sit on a camel than on the throne of a king. She would prefer a tent to a prestigious palace. She'd rather a colt than a mighty steed. And it is more comforting to her a dog's bark than the pompous trumpets from a castle. Wealth cannot buy us happiness, similar to Maisuna, who, despite receiving the luxuries of life, still craved the tranquility of an orthodox living. She favored the sheer beauty of the world rather than the shimmering gold. Unlike others, she didn't like being looked up on and praised by masses.

                               Truthfully, not all people blessed are self-centered. Some choose to disregard their high positions just to socialize with normal people. Maisuna of Saudi is akin to the 40th President of Uruguay, Jose 'Pepe' Mujica'. Who was considered the poorest president in the world since 2010 yet one who never seeked attention. He picked helping the squandering and poor. If Maisuna chose a tent over a palace, Pepe lived in a simple house instead of the White House of his country. Both of them ignored the limitations and streotypes of being affluent. And they lived the life they wanted, simple and limitless.

                   

                             The poem “On Fatalism”, shows morality and being conscious of how we should spend our lives. No matter how high we come, what zeniths we may reach, we will all go down someday. Whether you become the most opulent emperor or a destitute beggar, Death will still knock on your door. When the time comes, there is no stopping it. Be you a monarch applauded by all, or an averted mendicant, some things in life are just unalterable. Having the knowledge that we’re all going to die, what we do or how we live doesn’t matter anymore. Even though you spend it with luxury or being contented with what you have now, we can’t escape the coming of death.

                             A man's passing may be compared to an earthquake. You'll never know when it's going to happen. No deterrent will apprise us when we are about to expire. As they say, "Only God knows when and how we we reach our quietus." We don't even know the aftermath of our death. Unlike games, there is no extension; no movie sequel: no pause menu before our final boss battle. Death is inevitable. Numerous people have tackled the concept of death, steps to prevent it or to have peace with it but we can't fight against the current for as God says, it is.

                         

                             Both texts revealed some traits of the Arab people. They are contented of what they have in their lives. They want a simple life like Maisuna. However, there are Arab people who want a wealthy life. Also, Arabians believe that everything will come to its end. Death does not recognize any high position or riche of any kind, each of us will die eventually.

                            Overall, the two selections teach us the difference of a wealthy and simple life and how our choices affect the kind of life we want to have. Some poeple seek a wealthy life because they want to make their life easier and better. Sometimes, because of their desire for money, they never notice that it is leading them to do things that can harm or affect other's lives. On the other hand, people who desire simple and peaceful lives, those who are contented on what God gave them will be away from the consequences of life. God will take our lives even if we're rich or poor, weak or powerful. Money cannot benefit your life for a lifetime. Money is just a part-time happiness. This is the connection between the two selection, some people desire money and some do not. God will all take our lives so we should be thankful on what he gave us. We should not surpass each other on who is richer or who is more powerful, we should live simply so others can live simply because in the right time and place, God will take all that you have.AngPogiNiJoma