islam
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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