Islam Life Cycle Rituals

Birth

Adhan, a call to prayer, is spoken into the baby’s ear. This is the first sound a baby hears when they are born. Naming ceremony (Aqiqa) is held seven days after birth.

The baby’s hair is cut or the hair is shaved.

Marriage

Polygamy (the practice of marrying multiple spouses) is not common among Muslims Islamic laws set the rights and responsibilities Between the husband and wife, and also their families.

Wedding Ceremony (Nikah)

Reading from the Qur’an and the exchange of vows in front of witnesses for both partners. Often the leader of the mosque performs the ceremony.

Death

The Shahadah is the last words a Muslim says before they die. After the person dies, The corpse is washed, covered, and buried as soon as possible; The body is buried with the face toward Mecca; Ritual prayers and memorials are observed