Guide Questions: On Fatalism 1. What is fatalism? Not always wealth, not always force A splendid destiny commands; The lordly vulture gnaws the corpse That rots upon yon barren sands 2. What is the central idea of the Not want, nor weaknesses still conspire To bind us to a sordid state; The fly that with a touch expires Sips honey from the royal plate. poem? 3. How is this exemplified? 4. What can you say about Arab's issues on fatalism? 5. Is their belief on death the same The Holy Imam Shafay --- as yours?​