Rites of Passage

• Rites of passage are religious events when an individual makes a transition from one phase of life to another
• Adhan

  The shahadah is recited into the right ear of the baby by the father
• Khitan

  A male baby is circumcised seven days after its birth

  • Symbolizes cleanliness and dedication to God.
  • It was a religious tradition upheld by Prophet Muhammed
• Aqiqah

  The babys head is shaved and the hair is weighed in gold and given to charity.

  • Shows dedication to God and and to welcome baby into the world
• Death

  The dying person will try to recite Shahadah. Their body is then washed and covered in white cloth. Then they are buried facing mecca

  • Strengthens social and spiritual bond between religious community