Customs and Traditions of the Muslim Population Muslims ' customs and traditions are to a great degree extraordinary when contrasted with western social orders traditions and customs. With more than 1.6 billion Muslims spread over the world, various societies focus the conventions a Muslim may practice of his religion. Numerous Muslims ' are accepted to be stuck in a "period case" and have not got up to speed with the same modernization as different nations. This is not valid for all Muslims, as some carry on with a more modernized western way of life.
Holidays and Celebrations Muslims have two major religious observances each year, Ramadan and Hajj. More holidays are celebrated by Muslims, however, these are the only two recognized worldwide
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Halal sustenance is allowed by Allah. The inverse of Halal is Haram, unlawful or disallowed by Allah for Muslims. Eating Halal nourishments is vital for each Muslim 's otherworldly wellbeing. For most Muslims everything for the duration of their life must be Halal. They need to think about what they eat, what they drink, and the wellspring of their sustenance. The absolute most imperative Haram nourishments include: Swine/pork and all items produced using them, creatures butchered improperly, creatures butchered while summoning the name of any god other than Allah, liquor and inebriating substances, predatory creatures, chasing fowls and area creatures without a noticeable outside ear, creatures torn by wild creatures, blood and blood items, and items that come into direct contact with any of the above items additionally is considered to be Haram (Batu & Regenstein, 2014). Dates. Specific dishes for the Muslim population vary according to the geographical location. One specific food item that is typically consumed by Muslims worldwide are dates. According to Shah (2014),"Date fruits have been cultivated since at least 4,000 BC in Mesopotamia" (p. 988). According to Islam belief, dates were part of the meal consumed by the prophet Mohammed after he broke his fast during Ramadan, therefore many Muslims are encouraged to consume this fruit when they break their fast during …show more content…
The marriage contract has three necessities: mutual agreement by the gatherings, two male witnesses, and a mahr. According to Siddiqui (2007), a Mahr is defined as " term granting the bride some amount of money or property" (p. 639). Modern day, these contractual agreements may contain itemized terms with respect to what every companion anticipates from the marriage, including everything from where the couple will live, the wife must take cooking lessons, or even the privilege for the wife to keep her spouse from taking different wives. Both sides must consent to the terms, with the choice to drop the marriage plans on the off chance that they can 't concur (Siddiqui, 2007). This systematic arrangement may appear to be odd under the customary American idea of marriage including two individuals who date, experience passionate feelings for, and discuss sentimental pledges, however the considerable greater part of Muslim relational unions, even in America, are in some capacity arranged. Furthermore, the understanding may even be arranged by the lady 's and groom 's relatives (Siddiqui,
Throughout time, food has always played a large role in every day life. One aspect of life that food really plays a large role in is religious life. It is important to recognize that the first commandment that God gave to us was a restriction on eating. Many religions have dietary laws or restrictions that explain to the people of their religion what they can and cannot eat. The first commandments that God gave to us were related to eating. In the Bible, we see the Mosaic dietary laws. These laws were set and regulated by Moses, as explained by God’s law. The Old Testament is full of restrictions regarding food consumption and what types of foods should not be consumed. I will be further examining the Mosaic dietary laws and the role they continue to play in the modern-day and in many people lives.
The purpose of individual cultural assessment is to gain a greater understanding of the values and attitudes of another cultural group through an in depth interview with a member of the group of interest. For this assignment, the interviewee is a forty-eight years old Muslim woman from Bangladesh. Based on an extensive interview with Mrs. SK, the paper discusses many topics including cultural affiliations, cultural sanctions and restriction, religion and spirituality, health-related beliefs and practices, and patterns and traditional ideas within the Bengali Muslim community. In addition, celebrations and rituals will be explored and analyzed for its significance to the Bangladeshi culture.
parents reach an agreement. After both sides reach an agreement, then the bride has to
Islamic teachings that are followed by Muslims around the globe do not have same context and applicability like other religions of the world. Islam not only tells about the way of worshiping the Lord and behaving like a good human being but it also give a complete code of life. It includes political, military, social, financial, legal and governance systems. Non-Muslims normally con...
Rippin A. 1990, Muslims, Their Religious Beliefs and Practices Volume 1: The Formative Period, Routledge, London and New York.
There are many different cultures that surround us everyday; each one with its own unique customs and lifestyles. The Jewish culture contains some of the oldest traditions and customs that date back thousands of years. This culture has survived everything from exile to almost being diminished during the Holocaust. The Jewish culture has a unique culture, that has much to share with the world around them.
A marriage contract is called a ketubah. This spells out the rights of the married woman to be supported and cherished by her husband. Two eligible witnesses to observe the ceremony. There are nine stages in a Jewish wedding which must go in correct order.... ... middle of paper ...
During this time, Mecca was mostly populated with polytheistic followers. In 610 C.E, Prophet Muhammad, had his first revelations that advance the Islamic culture. His revelations became a way of life for his followers. When the religion started rising in numbers, Muhammad and his followers was exiled from Mecca. When the followers migrated to Medina, Islam began to spread. This religion had much influence in the locations it was practiced in. The Quran is the way of life to its people. The five pillars expressed in the Quran were the religious laws Muslims were expected to follow. They were expected to only accept there is one God and one messenger, Muhammad, pray five times a day, give the poor 2.5 percent of their savings, fast during the month of Ramandan, and pilgrimage to Mecca, where the Holy Ka’ba is located. Besides the religious impact, Muhammad also created a political empire. He united different tribes and customs. Muhammad was very influential that after his death, the religion faced a challenge. They did not have a successor or leader, so many followers left the religion, refused to pay taxes, and wars begun. In the mid- seventh century, the Muslims started wars with the Byzantine and Persian Empires and conquered them. Muslims ruled over many religious groups including Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians. As the Muslims became powerful, they created laws that taxed other religious groups to practice their faith. In the “Pact of Umar”, Christians agreed under extreme circumstances in order to practice their faith. They agreed to not fix the damages done to their churches, to not display any religious ornaments, to not spread the faith, and many more. The Muslims conquered and progressed in
Today in the Western Hemisphere, many chronic health problems result from bad eating habits. There are a mix of people who are over-nourished, malnourished, or both. We eat chemically altered, high-fat toxic foods that do not provide a sufficient amount of essential vitamins and minerals to our bodies. Clogging of the eliminative systems with excess mucous is thought to sustain congestive diseases. Ineffective digestion and poor nourishment result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. A well-balanced diet can overcome this health crisis. A diet of raw foods and fluids helps cleanse the body, and fasting takes the cleansing a step further.
...l Muhammad’s Islamic forces finally took Mecca in an almost bloodless war. Throughout that time, Muhammad had established the Five Pillars of Islam, a creed and code which is considered obligatory for all followers of the Islamic faith consisting of rules varying from required prayer to mandatory pilgrimage. Eventually by Muhammad’s death, he had united the entirety of Arabian tribes under Islam. In Islamic tradition there are only two official holidays. The first is called Eid-al Fitr, which is celebrated at the end of a month of fasting. Generally this day Muslims around the world give Zakat, or charity in good faith. The second, Eid-al Adha, is celebrated from the tenth to the fourteenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the month of pilgrimage to Mecca. Traditionally on these days an animal is killed, it’s meat distributed between friends, family, and the poor.
...ly two examples of cultural tradition within Islam, they demonstrate that Islam is vastly stronger in cultural tradition throughout their marriage ritual in comparison to the vastly religious traditions found in Christianity.
My previous knowledge of Judaism and Jews was only what I saw in television sitcoms and movies, which satirically portrayed them as rich and traditional in nature. Embarking on this Comparative Religion course, I knew there would be some revelations on many of the religions being discussed but so far, Judaism has surprised me the most. This is not because of their spirituality, but there customs and strict adherence to tradition.
Gulevich, Tanya, and Frederick S. Colby. Understanding Islam and Muslim Traditions. Detriot, Michigan: Omnigraphics, Inc., 2004. Print.
The traditions of Islam revolve around the blessed words of Muhammad revealed to him through Allah. These revelations guide Muslims through not only the act of worship, but also through a lifestyle strictly designated in the words of the Qur'an. Those who criticize Islamic customs often accuse the Qur’an of attempting to govern society under prehistoric law. This holy book dates back to the lifetime of the prophet Muhammad in the 7th centuries Clearly times have changed; yet many Islamic customs have not evolved through time. One of the most controversial topics in Islam today addresses women’s issues. Popular American culture portrays Islamic women as veiled and silenced figures living in a world of submission. Feminist groups in the United States focus on Muslim women and attempt to liberate the strong hold of Islamic tradition on women’s freedom. Over 900 million Muslims continue to worship Allah worldwide. Islam continues to thrive as one of the major monotheistic religions across cultures and the followers of Islam respect and defend the words and customs laid out in the Qur’an.
In recent modern times, the Islamic faith and culture has been scarred by bad publicity and criticism worldwide concerning terrorism, fanaticism, and the treatment of women. All these issues have existed in most religions throughout time, but the treatment of women is different in which most other cultures and religions have minimized the issues and Islam, under its attempts to also end it, has failed to create a society in which the treatment of women is equal to that of men. The treatment of women, beginning from the time when they are born, to the time of their marriage, to the moment of their death, has not been equal to that of men despite the actions taken to end the injustice.