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ISLAM

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

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ISLAM

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  1. ISLAM

  2. PEOPLE OF THE BOOK Term for non-Muslims who recognize the God of Abraham their God (e.g. Jews, Christians) Shown tolerance

  3. 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

  4. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS May eat halal foods No pork, improperly slaughtered animals, intoxicants and other forbidden foods.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

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