Elements of Rite (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Adhaan in Islamic birth ritual
Adhaan in Islamic birth ritual
Call to prayer whispered in newborn's right ear
Which ear receives the adhaan?
Which ear receives the adhaan?
Right ear
Who traditionally performs the adhaan?
Who traditionally performs the adhaan?
The father
Baby's first taste in Islamic ritual
Baby's first taste in Islamic ritual
Sweet date juice rubbed on gums
Whose example does date feeding follow?
Whose example does date feeding follow?
Prophet Muhammad's example
Arabic term for circumcision
Arabic term for circumcision
Khitan
Ideal age for Islamic circumcision
Ideal age for Islamic circumcision
Seven days old
Taharah in Islam
Taharah in Islam
Purity and cleanliness
Why is circumcision practiced in Islam?
Why is circumcision practiced in Islam?
Easier to maintain hygiene/cleanliness for worship
When is Aqeeqah celebrated?
When is Aqeeqah celebrated?
Seventh day after birth
What happens in Aqeeqah?
What happens in Aqeeqah?
Sacrifice of sheep; meat shared with community and poor
Formal coming-of-age ceremony in Islam?
Formal coming-of-age ceremony in Islam?
None - transition is gradual
When do religious obligations begin?
When do religious obligations begin?
At puberty (5 daily prayers, Ramadan fasting)