Islam (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is whispered into a newborn's right ear immediately after birth?
What is whispered into a newborn's right ear immediately after birth?
The adhaan (call to prayer)
Who traditionally performs the adhaan ritual for a newborn?
Who traditionally performs the adhaan ritual for a newborn?
The father
What is given as the baby's first taste in Islamic tradition?
What is given as the baby's first taste in Islamic tradition?
Sweet date juice rubbed on gums
What is the Arabic term for circumcision in Islam?
What is the Arabic term for circumcision in Islam?
Khitan
At what age is circumcision ideally performed in Islam?
At what age is circumcision ideally performed in Islam?
Seven days old
In which Islamic text does circumcision appear?
In which Islamic text does circumcision appear?
The Hadith literature
What is the primary justification for circumcision in Islam?
What is the primary justification for circumcision in Islam?
Taharah (purity) and cleanliness
On which day after birth does the Aqeeqah celebration traditionally occur?
On which day after birth does the Aqeeqah celebration traditionally occur?
The seventh day
What animal is sacrificed during the Aqeeqah celebration?
What animal is sacrificed during the Aqeeqah celebration?
Sheep
Does Islam have a formal coming-of-age ceremony?
Does Islam have a formal coming-of-age ceremony?
No formal ceremony
When do Muslim children become obligated to observe core religious practices?
When do Muslim children become obligated to observe core religious practices?
When they reach puberty
What core practice must Muslims perform five times daily after puberty?
What core practice must Muslims perform five times daily after puberty?
Prayer