Humanities Homework Help

(1500 words. This word limit includes citations of your sources [as footnotes] but excludes your
bibliography.)
Title: Imru’ al-Qays and Muhammad: Changing Values?For your first assignment I require you to write an essay comparing the presentations of appropriate
behaviour and ethics in the Mu‘allaqa of Imru’ al-Qays (in the “Pre-Islamic Poetry” section of your
courseware) and in Ibn Ishaq’s Life of Muhammad (specifically the sections found in the “Biographies of
Muhammad” section of your courseware). While this is first and foremost a text-analysis assignment, you should still aim to do background
research to help you in constructing your arguments. You will find it helpful to look for resources on preIslamic
Arabia, pre-Islamic poetry, the Prophet Muhammad, and Ibn Ishaq and his work.
Your work will be assessed for the quality of your arguments, the clarity and effectiveness of your
writing, and your use of sources.