1. LIFE CYCLES OF A MUSLIM

2. BIRTH Two rituals welcome a baby
“Adhan” or call to prayer, spoken into the baby’s right ear video
“Aqiqa” or naming ceremony is held seven days after birth
Hair is cut from the baby’s head or the head is shaved and the equivalent weight is given in silver to the poor video
Males are circumcised

3. Marriage A wedding is known as “nikah”
Although the Qur’an allows males to practice polygamy, most Muslim males do not
Marriage bonds two families together and for this reason they are arranged
Divorce is permitted but strongly discouraged

4. Death Last words are the Shahadah
After the person dies, they are washed, covered, and buried as soon as possible
When buried, their face is turned towards Mecca

5. Muslim Community (Umma)
Islam does not have a central authority or hierarchy
“Imam” leads prayer and worship but is not a priest
The Mosque
Present wherever there is a group of worshipers
Muslims gather Friday afternoon for prayer at the mosque