1. Islam Milestones

2. Milestones
Early Life
Aqiqah
Marriage
Polygamy
Divorce
Death

3. Early Life Muslims believe that a child is born pure and free of sin
The ceremony that is performed after a child is born is called the ADHAN A.K.A… The call to prayer
The ADHAN/Prayer is whispered to the child in the RIGHT ear

4. Early Life… Continued
In the left ear they whisper the IQAMAH… the command to rise and worship

5. The AQIQAH
It is a name giving ceremony that takes place 7 days after birth
Most pleasing names of God; Abdullah:servant of god
Abdur-rahman:servant of the merciful one

6. The AQIQAH continued
Ceremony starts with the father and elderly relative or a pious person reading from the Qur’an
Muslims are able to choose between a family name, one of Muhammads names or one of the 99 beautiful names that describe God

7. The AQIQAH continued
If one of the names of God is used the name must be preceded by ABD- As in the name ABDULLA
Male Circumcision=KHITAN, takes place in the hospital and in some countries at the age 3-4.

8. The AQIQAH continued
When the hair of the child is cut or shaved, it’s weight in silver is distributed to the poor

9. Marriage It is a legally sanctioned union between man and woman
Once a match is found, the bride and groom make a contract with the various wishes about their relationship
At least 2 muslims must witness the marriage

10. Marriage Continued
The marriage is based on love and often parent s give advice to the children to pick a good spouse
Bride and groom have the last say in the marriage selections (NOT FORCED)
No Muslim officials need to be present for the signing of the contract, but they may choose to go to a Mosque

11. Marriage
Takes place in a Mosque or the Home with an IMAM or QADI who needs to read the Qu’ran and vowes
Ceremony is followed by a family celebration

12. Polygamy When a person is married to more than one person at a time
It provides opportunity for widows to re-marry
Women don’t marry many men, men take many wives
Beneficial in a society where the number of men is limited

13. Polygamy continued
Muslims believed that it is a great sign of tolerance and understanding for a woman to agree to share her husband with other women
Qu’ran gives men permission to have up to 4 wives
A man must have permission from first wife to marry other women

14. Divorce Last resort in Islam Most detestable in the eyes of God
Marriage should not be forced if the families being united cannot grow together
Qu’ran says you must try to work through issues before getting a divorce

15. Divorce
Divorce can be initiated by 1 person

16. Death
Muslims hope they will reach paradise and attain the beautiful vision of God’s own countenance
Believe that the burial should take place on the day they die
During burial bystanders throw dirt into the grave and recite the Qu’ran

17. Death Continued After burial there is a 3 day mourning period
When you die 2 angels visit you to question you about your life: Good deeds, bad deeds, your faith