A Comparative Study of English and Igbo Proverbs with Reference to Their World views: Its Implications for/to the Literary Translator (Published)
All cultures have proverbs that are unique to them and it has been discovered that the same pragmatic information is derived from these proverbs drawn from different cultural conditions, terms and languages. Consequently, proverbs are commonly found in literary texts most especially in African literature. The thrust of this research is to study through the analysis of some popular English and Igbo proverbs with the view to identifying the motivational factors inherent in their choice of words, their similarities and differences, the influence of their word views, religion, social life and belief. We discovered that the same message is transferred from one language to another in spite of their cultural differences. In conclusion, what is said in one language can be said in another with special reference to the linguistic and cultural differences of the languages. This work will in no small measure alleviates the work of the literary translator.
Citation: Ahiazunwa Scholastica Cookey and Charity Osinachi Ijioma (2022) A Comparative Study of English and Igbo Proverbs with Reference to Their World views: Its Implications for/to the Literary Translator, International Journal of African Society, Cultures and Traditions, Vol.8, No.1, pp.1-12,
Keywords: Culture, Proverbs, Religion., literary translator, world view
Allah’s Political Sovereignty, As ‘Imagined’ By Fundamentalist Muslims, and Its Role in Disapproving Secularism in the Arab World (Published)
This article’s central theme is to expose the ‘views’ of fundamentalist Muslims and radical Ulema about secularism; which is the separation between religion and state affairs. Fundamentalists and Ulema have been using many internet websites and forums to oppose Arab governments and liberals’ endeavors for secularization. Fundamentalists introduced what they call “Islamic alternative” which insist on fusing religion and state affairs. Through their intellectual discourse, the fundamentalists distorted secularism in the collective consciousness of Arab societies, and have created a psychological complex rooted in the subconscious and internal thinking that secularism is jahiliyyah (ignorance), kufir (unbelief/infidelity), Rida (apostasy) and iilhad (atheism). This fact is of great importance in the present history when the influence of Islamic extremism; that producing terrorism, is increasing throughout the world. This study focuses on the internet, websites, and forums run by fundamentalist groups and individuals, since these sites became more influential than books, because of its easy availability and lower costs.
Keywords: Arab, Fundamentalism, Islam, Religion., Secularism, Ulema