The Hajj season begins during the first ten days of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar called Dhul. Hijjah. The Hajj commemorates the trial and sacrifices of
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The Five Basic Principles of Islam In Islam, every action performed in obedience to G – basic framework. there is no G – D but Allah an d that Muhammad is the last Prophet of Allah, performing the prayers, paying the Zakat (obligatory charity); fasting in Ram 1. Shahadah (Declaration of Faith) To testify that there is no G – D but Allah and that Muhammad is the last Prophet of Allah This is the first principal of Islam that one must declare and believe in as a Muslim. It is this statement that formally brings a person into Islam and is the bedrock of the Islamic Faith. 2. Salat (Prayer/ Worship) Prayer is the second principal of Islam and Muslims must perform prayer five times daily, Allah a fixed times have been enjoined on the be lievers. 3. Zakat (Charitable Contributions) Zakat is the third principal of Islam, which is paid once a year based on personal savings at the rate of cleanse, or to grow an night and by day. In secret and in public, have their rewards with their Lord: On them shall be 4. Sawm (Fasting) Fasting is the forth principle of Islam, and it is one of the great institutions in Islam designed to cultivate human excellence within the individual. In Islam Muslims, worldwide pa rticipate in the annual month long fast called Ramadhan. During the month of Ramadhan Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset strictly abstain from food, drink, or sex during the daylight hours, and maintaining the best behavior. There are so me exemptions, the s ick, elderly, very young, pregnant, nursing mothers, woman on her menses, mentally unstable, and traveler on a long journey.
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5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) Hajj is the fifth and last principle of Islam, which completes the foundation of Islam. Muslims are required to perform Hajj once in a lifetime if they can afford it and of good health . The Hajj season begins during the first ten days of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar called Dhul Hijjah. The Hajj commemorates the trial and sacrifices of the Prophet Abraham, his wife Hagar and their son Prophet Ishmael. In Mecca the pilgrims visit the Kabah, also known as Baitullah (House of G – D) built by Prophet Adam as the first house of worship to Allah and later rebuilt by the Prophet Abraham and his son P site, to Abraham, of the Sacred House, saying: Associate not anything in worship with Me; and sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or stand up, or bow, or prostate themselves therein i 22:26 The Articles of Faith (Beliefs) righteousness – To Believe in G – D and the Last Day, the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers: To spend of your substance, out of love for him, for your k in, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; To be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity; To fulfill the contract which you have made, and to be firm and patience, in pain or suffering and a dversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the pe ople of truth, the G – 2:177 1 . Belief in the Oneness Of G – D 2 . Belief in the Angels 3 . Belief in the Books (All the revealed Scriptures) 4 . Belief in the Prophet (All of Them) 5 . Belief in the Here after 6 . Belief in the Judgment 7 . Belief in the Measurement of Good and Evil Daily Practices Engage in prayer five times a day, dawn, mid – day, mid – afternoon, sunset and night, facing Mecca, after ritual washing called Wudu or cleansing. Do not interrupt or walk in front of patient when he/she is praying unless it is an emergency.
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If a person cannot do the ritual washing because of illness or the lack of clean water. They do what is call Tayyamud, where they would touch clea n sand or anything that is made of cotton, such as a blanket or sheet; Touch the sand or material, blow off the excess and rub hands together and over face. Days of observance occur throughout the Muslim lunar calendar. Holy Days and Festivals The Most Friday and takes the place of the noon prayer. One may work except during this prayer time. Islamic days are based upon the lunar calendar, Muslims does not work on the two annual Holy Days, which are 1 . Eid – ul – Fitr (Feast of the Fast Breaking) a one day celebration which is held on the first day after the Month of Ramadhan the 9 th month of the lunar calendar. 2. Eid – ul – Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) which is a three – day celebration that begins on the 10 th day of the twelfth month called Dhul Hijjah. These Holy Days begin with a prayer and short sermon in congregation followed by festivities of food, entertainment, gift giving, feeding of the poor and visiting the sick and shut – in. Food Tayyib Halal: means what is good, pure, clean, wholesome, nourishing and pleasing to taste. Halal is the way the animal is raised, slaughtered and prepared by Muslims under the supervision of an Imam (Religious Leader) and the slaughter who must pronounce G – before slaughtering and to ensure that the blood has been properly drained from the an imal. Muslim is required to eat Halal meat for health reasons. Some food is already Halal such as fruits, vegetables, grain and seafood. Muslims are forbidden to eat Pork or pork by – products bloody meat and any animal that dies of itself, unless driven by necessity. Health There are no restrictions on blood or blood products, medications, amputations, organ transplant or donation and biopsies. Most surgical procedures are permitted.
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rm is reached not an hour can they cause delay, nor an hour can t 7:34 Life support is an individual choice . Abortion is prohibited unless the life of the mother is threatened. A fetus in the womb is considered a living huma n being after 25 – week jest ration. Dying and Death Chapter 36 call Ya – Sin is usually recite to the sick and dying. Euthanasia or any attempt to shorten life is prohibited. There is no confession of sins. As the moment of death approaches, the first principle of Islam is recited by the dying. Suicide is prohibited. Autopsy is permitted only for legal reasons. Embalming are prohibited . Cremation is prohibited. After death Muslims wash and shroud the deceased. Males tend to male and females ten d to fema les preferable family members. A husband can wash his wife and a wife can wash her husband. Either can was h and shroud the children under the age of puberty. Men are shrouded in three white cotton cloth and female are shrouded in 3 to 5 white cotton cloth and small children are shrouded in one white cotton cloth. A standing prayer called Janazah Prayer (Prayer for the deceased) must be said in Arabic and led by a male, preferably an Imam. The Janazah Prayer and burial should be within a 72 – hour period. Deat h certificate should be signed sooner than later for this reason.
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Facilitating Practices Explore what practice is most important to the Patient/Family. Be aware that some culture/customs prohibit handshakes or any contact between gender. Female patients may want a female physician. Some cultures/customs may require you to speak to the male first. Be aware of language barriers. Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) From the Book of Patients: befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that G – D expia tes some of his (7:547 – O.B.) The P – D wants to do (7:549 – O.B.) The Prophet also s but if he has to wish for death, he should say: O G – D! Keep me alive as long as life is better for me, and let me (7:575 – O.B.)
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In response to some questions, the following is a list of common words to know in working with Muslim patients and families: Abee Father Akika Ceremony for the newborn Allah God in Arabic Al – Islam The religion of Peace As Salaam mu Alaikum Peace be unto you Eid U – Fitr Feast of Fast – Breaking Eid U – Adha Feast of Sacrifice Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca Holy Quran Book that should be read Imam Prayer Leader Iman Faith Friday Congregation Prayer Service Janaza h Funeral Prayer Service Masjid House of Worship (Preferred to Mosque ) Muslim The Male Believer Muslima The Female Believer Ummi Mother Prophet Mohammed Ibn Abdullah The Last Prophet of Allah Ramadhan Month of Fasting (moves up 10 days every year) Salat Prayer Sawn Fasting Wa Alaikum As Salaam And unto you be peace (response to As Salaamu Alaikum) Zakat Charity
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All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non – Arab nor a non – Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black have any superiority over white except by piety and good actions. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute on brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belo ngs to a fellow Muslim unless it was giving freely and willingly. Do not therefore, do injustice to yourselves. Remember, one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone . All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last one understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be witness O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people.
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