Hadji Murád · Question
How does Hadji Murád develop the theme of Religious Faith and Fatalism?
Answer
Hadji Murád by Leo Tolstoy develops Religious Faith and Fatalism across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Islamic faith permeates the mountaineers' worldview, providing solace, justification for action, and a framework for understanding fate, while also being manipulated by leaders like Shamil for political control.
Hadji Murád performs his nightly prayer even in the midst of flight, and reflects on his faith in fortune and fate.
The Murid movement's call to Ghazavát (holy war) and the dying murid's exhortation to Hadji Murád to join reflect the role of religious faith in the conflict.
The murids debate the holiness of Shamil and Mansúr, and Hadji Murád pauses to pray at the appointed time.
Evidence in the book
- IV
Hadji Murád performs his nightly prayer even in the midst of flight, and reflects on his faith in fortune and fate.
- XI
The Murid movement's call to Ghazavát (holy war) and the dying murid's exhortation to Hadji Murád to join reflect the role of religious faith in the conflict.
- XII
The murids debate the holiness of Shamil and Mansúr, and Hadji Murád pauses to pray at the appointed time.
- XIX
Shamil's proclamation urges endurance and trust in divine reward, and his decisions are framed as guided by the Prophet's voice.
- XXIII
The song's refrain 'Lya-il-lyakha-il Allakh' and the acceptance of death in ghazavát (holy war).
