Celebrations of Stages in the Life Cycle (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

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Celebrations of Stages in the Life Cycle
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4 key life stages celebrated in Islam

Birth, initiation, marriage, death

Birth rituals in Islam

Shahada & Adhaan

Shahada

Declaration of faith

Adhaan

Call to prayer

First words a Muslim newborn hears

Expressions of faith (Shahada & Adhaan)

When does Islamic initiation occur?

When parents believe child is ready

Nikah

Islamic marriage ceremony

Must bride attend Nikah physically?

No, can send 2 witnesses

3 essentials for valid Islamic marriage

Nikah, contract, public declaration

Islamic marriage contract purpose

Outlines rights & responsibilities

Muslim burial timing

Within 24 hours of death

Ghusl

Ritual washing of deceased

Cremation in Islam

Forbidden; burial required

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