Islam 2 ~ Religion In The Faith Community And Family Flashcards
What is whispered to a baby at birth?
Adhan, into the baby’s right ear by the oldest male present
What is whispered into a baby’s left ear?
The Iqamah, the command to rise and worship
What is Tahnik?
When something sweet is rubbed onto a baby’s gums by an elderly relative
What is the Aqiqa ceremony?
~ 7 days after birth
~ Father announces baby’s name
~ Prayers are said
~ Baby’s head is shaved and the weight in gold is donated to the poor
What is the term for circumcision?
~ Khitan
~ Foreskin cut off
~ At 7 or 21 days old, or up to 10 years
What is the Bismillah ceremony?
~ Child at 4 years old is dressed in new clothes with head covered
~ Qur’an words spoken : ‘Proclaim in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher’
What is the term for the contract of marriage signed by the bride and groom?
Aqd Nikah
What is Mahr?
A gift given to the bride by the groom
What is Walimah?
Wedding feast and celebrations after contract signing
What do Muslims say when they hear of a death?
‘To Allah we belong and to him we return’
What do dying Muslims say?
~ ‘Allah help through the agony and hardship of death’
~ Muhammad claimed to say these words
~ Also, shahadah
What is Ghusl?
Ritual washing by family members of the same sex to the dead
What are the funeral prayers said at the graveside?
Salat-al-Janaza
What is al-Fatinah?
The opening, Surah 1 in Qur’an
What is Barakah?
The ‘grace’ of Allah, which relatives try to bring as they recite verses from the Qur’an
In which direction does the head of the dead body face?
Towards the Ka’bah
All bodies should be buried in contact with the Earth. True or false?
~ True
~ Not permitted in some countries
How many wives can Muslim men have?
Up to 4, if the wives give consent and are treated equally
Who can Muslim men marry?
~ Muslim, Jewish or Christian women
Who can Muslim women marry?
Muslim men only
What are 3 things the Muslim family does for each other?
~ Teach Islamic beliefs
~ Care for each other
~ Arrange marriages
What are the roles of a Muslim wife?
~ Be faithful to her husband
~ Dress modestly and cover herself outside the house
~ Bring up the children
What are the roles of a Muslim husband?
~ Work to earn money
~ Make main decisions
~ Be faithful to his wife
What is 1 thing all Muslims are expected to do?
Marry in order to have children and carry on the religion
What does the imam do in marriage ceremonies?
Prays for the couple for blessings, long lives and children
What happens if the bride does not choose to attend her wedding?
~ She will appoint an agent and 2 witnesses to represent and speak for her
~ She will confirm to them 3 times that she is willing to be married
What do Muslim children learn at the Madrassah?
~ About the Qur’an and the life of Muhammad
~ The history of Islam
~ What is fard (compulsory) and what is forbidden
How much are Muslims required to give in Zakah?
2.5% of their savings
Explain how marriage rituals reflect Muslim beliefs in Islam
~ Aqd Nikah, the signing of the contract reflects the belief that men and women should join together in marriage as Allah has instructed
~ The Imam reads from the Qur’an and prays for the couple, this reflects the belief that Allah is present at the wedding and will be with the couple through their marriage
~ Walimah, wedding feast reflects the Muslim tradition of uniting the ummah as all the family is there to celebrate
‘The birth rites are the most important rites in Islam’
+ The child first hears the Shahadah which starts them off to a life of submission
- Funeral rites are more important as they’re preparing someone for Yawmuddhin where they will stand before God and have worked their whole life for
+ Starts the child on the Shar’iah (straight path) so they will lead a good life and reach al-Janna
- All rites are equally important as they happen at different, special times in your life
Describe what is said when someone is dying or has just died
They say ‘Allah help me through the agony and hardship of death’. They’re following the example of Muhammad (Sunnah) when saying the and are asking Allah for help
