ISLAM

PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

Term for non-Muslims who recognize the God of Abraham their God (e.g. Jews, Christians)

Shown tolerance

HIJAB Modest dress Clothing can’t be too

tight or transparent. Men cover themselves

from navel to knee Women cover their

heads & wear loose clothing

All Muslims cover head to pray & read Qur’an

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS May eat halal foods No pork, improperly

slaughtered animals, intoxicants and other forbidden foods.

IMPORTANT HOLY DAYS Ramadan:

• Month-long commemoration of when Qur’an revealed • Fast during daylight hours, reflect & seek forgiveness.

Eid-ul-fitr:• 3 day holiday at end of Ramadan.• Feast with loved ones, give alms to the poor &

exchange gifts. Hadj:

• Annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid-ul-adha:

• 3 day holiday at end of Hadj• Commemorates Abraham & his sacrifice.

IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS

Birth:• Father recites call to prayer in child’s ear

Aqiqa:• Animal sacrificed in celebration of birth & meat

given to poor• Male babies circumcised

Coming of age:• Begin to pray 5 times a day

IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS

Marriage:• Special Qur’an verses• Bride asked 3 times if marrying of her own

free will Death:

• Buried quickly in a natural state• Body bathed & prepared for burial by family