Islam+Q3

__//Question 3//__: In what ways do people view life as a series of rites and passages?
= ** Due date: December 8! ** = =Project set up and tour: December 9-12= =Meeting: Wed, Nov 26, after school from 3:30-4:40= =Meeting: Sunday, Dec. 7 at school. From 11 a.m. till AS LONG AS IT NEEDS. haha lol.= Curator - Elise jssels325@hotmail.com Writer - So Yeon so.yeon.park@hotmail.com Graphic Artist - Charlie charlie_si@hotmail.com Collector/Researcher - J.S
 * Roles:**

__////__ -Soyeon & Elise//**
 * // Everything needed on the project is summarized in here.

Elise: Refine and reduce the burial ritual passage. Select EXACT quotes for project and POST on wiki. Find the music to muslim prayers. So Yean: Select EXACT quotes for project and POST on wiki. post the map of muslims on wiki. Oh ya, can u summarize HOW the Hajj is apart of the rites of passage?! THX Charlie: Find pic of Mecca and make the KAABA. select EXACT quotes for project and POST on wiki!!! J.S.: Select EXACT quotes for project and POST on wiki!!! oh, can you also try to find music to muslim prayers? **PPL, think of ways for interactive activities with the kids, and as we hv the Hajj idea, can evryone look and see if they hv a** //CARPET **and we need to make it facing mecca. KINDA difficult...** // -- Elise c'mon ppl, lets get movin', the project is DUE ON MONDAY!!! :)
 * __Project-- New Jobs:__**

//**!! everyone FIND QUOTES AND PICS!! ON THEIR OWN SECTIONS!!!!** -elise jeez can someone please READ the discussion tab and actually RESPOND BACK TO ME??!!// I can't find anything to respond too... =/ -Charlie
 * __Comments, Suggestions, Discussion, Arguments (jk) or anything to say:__**

-elise I think it would be so much easier for all of us to post and to see stuff clearly when its seperated into different sections and everyone would know were to post their stuff. Ya, so I made a section for each person, post anything you did and found on there. AND- PPL, lets add MORE research info here kay??!!! We NEED more stuff. -Elise hey So Yeon, the website i posted on pregnancy talks about the delivery of the child afterwards, very useful. HA CHARLIE, I FOUND a website about BIRTH, all u had to do was TAKE A LONGER TIME TO LOOK FOR IT. hmmpff. now whatcha gonna say?? -Elise ** Um... I did find stuff, just you know... I had a website that had information on all 4 rites of passages, and since you posted so much stuff, it's at the bottom of the page... =/ and how would you know that what you have isn't the same information that I have in my notebook? I just shortened mine into like 1-2 sentences...

One more thing... I think I have more work than all of you... Drawing or designing 4 pictures for each Rite of Passage...
 * 1) 1 Takes a lot of time to come up with an idea, unless you wanna do that for me... =/
 * 2) 2 Drawing something takes time and patience. One drawing will take ** **AT LEAST** ** 2 hours... or 3 XD
 * 3) 3 Is it 4 for each? Or 4 and one for each? If it's 4 for each, then I'm gonna suicide... =( **

well, wats ur job is clarified now, charlie, evryone has work, would u prefer to be in charge of writing the thing> al though that doesnt need much time to think up of ideas, haha. ur rite bout that. but charlie, we're just assigning evryoe wat they're good at. so answering ur question Elise
 * 1, no thankyou, unless you wanna do the poster design for me
 * 2, would u rather rite the text? but we trust u SO MUCH with the art designs, so yaaaa :)
 * 3, its answered isnt it, one for each, so that 4 in total. XD have fun. haha

omg! we should also have quotes and references from the koran on the 4 rites of passages. elise

good idea, who is working on the quotes then? why dont we all try to gather some? you should be able to find a lot as you continue your research .. -SY

-We should have a lot of pics and photos since Mr. G said that museums tend to have a lot of displays and stuff instead of boring old text to read. Think: WHAT kind of pictures should we add and HOW would that emphasize the topic of our project. -If anyone happens to come across a good idea or randomly and suddenly have inspirations for the design for our project, LIST THEM HERE!!! lol -Maybe we should introduce more of Islam and not only the 4 rites of passage, these might not be enough. -yeah, I've finished writing a brief explanation of Islam that gives some ideas about what the beliefs and values are. (posted in my section) -SY
 * Important things to notify:**

- Definition of rights of passage in terms of Islam beliefs - Individual research info on each type of "rights of passage" in Islam
 * Key Ideas to be included on the plaques:**
 * 1) **//Birth (Men/Women)//**
 * 2) **//Marriage (Men/Women)//**
 * 3) **//Having Children (Men/Women)//**
 * 4) **//Death (Men/Women)//**
 * - Paragraph answering the question; "In what ways do people view life as a series of rites of passage?", linking to the key components of Islam belief, and how the religion is a way of life to them

Research Topic (Rites of passage) Assigned:** Marriage - So Yeon Birth - Charlie Death - Elise Pregnancy - J.S

Elise: Basically summarize and write the info needed on Death and Pregnancy for the project, separate the info into Men vs. Women style. Start to plan out the design of poster. So Yeon: Basically summarize and write the info needed on Marriage and Birth for the project, separate the info into Men vs. Women style. Write a good explanation on what the Rites of Passage is and answer the main question. Charlie: Design and draw 1 picture for each Rite of Passage. Graphic or hand-drawn. (so thats 4 in total) J.S.: Search for websites that have info and photos/pics on the project. Will be in charge for the citations of websites used. //Sorry guys, this may seem like a lot of work, but it is the basic things that we need to complete at the moment, after this part is done, the project will be half finished. Spilt the jobs into small bits, it should be easier to do. These should be completed next time Mr. G does a checkup of our progress in class. So, keep up the good work!!! lol. - Elise :D//
 * Jobs for each person to complete:**

Rites of passage in Islam - Ceremonies commemorating major events in a Muslim's life; E.g. Birth, Naming, Marriage, Pregnancy, Death, etc.
 * General Info on rites of passage**

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Job: Basically summarize and write the info needed on Death and Pregnancy for the project, separate the info into Men vs. Women style. Start to plan out the design of poster. //ISLAM// - Elise Basic burial rituals for Islam, oh, and I pretty much summarized everything in own words, so can be directly used for the project. //____// -Elise Basic pregancy morals and thots and believes, pretty much in own words, still need checking ovr tho.===== http://studentwebs.coloradocollege.edu/~l_jenkins/islam.htm All about Islamic burial rituals+ LOTTA PICTURES!! http://www.duas.org/family/21.htm#157 All about Islamic pregnancy+ delivery of the child (birth) ** Islam burial ritual: ** Men vs. Women Differences: Men should wash Men’s body Women should wash Women Body Both genders can wash a child’s body A married couple may wash each other’s corpse. Should be led by a man Only men are allowed to attend the actual grave-side service Women not allowed, therefore they are excluded during the last half process of the burial ritual, that is, unless they are the corpses. lol Men vs. women: The main and only difference between men and women during pregnancy rituals is that men cannot get pregnant, therefore not included in this section. lol
 * Ritual washing process: **
 * Funeral prayers: **
 * Grave-side service: **
 * Islam pregnancy:**

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Job: Basically summarize and write the info needed on Marriage and Birth for the project, separate the info into Men vs. Women style. Write a good explanation on what the Rites of Passage is and answer the main question. =====

Summary of Marriage/Birth/paragraph answer to the question[[file:In what ways do people view life as a series of rites of passage.doc]]
What is Islam?

** Brief Explanation of Islam: **
Islam literally means “self-surrender to the will of god,” or “Submission to Allah.” In this literal definition of the name, Islam refers to the submission to the will of the only true god that should be worshipped, Allah.

**Basic Concepts: **
//Additional info to Islam// The 5 Pillars 1. Monotheism-- No God but Allah 2. Prayers-- 5 prayers a day facing Mecca 3. Giving Alms--Giving to the poor and the ones in need 4. Ramadan-- A set date for the Muslims abstrain from food, drink, and entertainment from dawn to sundown 5. The Hajj--Piligrimage to Mecca (each Muslim has to at least once in a life time) -Elise
 * Purpose of life is to worship and obey the command of Allah
 * A series of trials are given by the god throughout Muslims' lifetimes, and enduring these trials successfully following the law of Allah, will result in rewards from the god that will be a better life next time. On the other hand, if they fail or refuse to get over the trials, their actions may lead to severe consequences, resulting in deep regrets in the next life.
 * Virtues: respectful, kind, the importance of morality and faith in the god.
 * Equality and unification. Everyone is equal regardless the color, race and lineage to Allah. The only thing that can distinguish the people in Allah's sight is their pure minds of worship.

**In what ways do people view life as a series of rites of passage?**

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Muslims view Islam not only as a religion, but as a total way of life. Their rites of passage are influenced by the general beliefs, social and ethical principles of Islam. Birth, marriage, pregnancy and death are the key components the major rites of passage in Islam are consisted of. How Muslims follow their rituals related to the rites of passage they recognize reflects their both fundamental and essential beliefs of Islam. ===== QUOTE: “Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allaah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient (to Allaah and to their husbands), and guard in the husband’s absence what Allaah orders them to guard (e.g. their chastity and their husband’s property). As to those women on whose part you see ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (next) refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them (lightly, if it is useful); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them means (of annoyance). Surely, Allaah is Ever Most High, Most Great” [al-Nisa’ 4:34]

**Duncha think that a bit LONG?? lol haha. -- Elise** Charlie Section: Job: Design and draw 4 pictures for each Rite of Passage. Graphic or hand-drawn. [|Rites and Rituals] - Charlie Basically describes the rites and rituals a Muslim goes through in his/her life and how it's done. //We can't go on this website without an account and password, can you find some other sources or just go ahead and copy&paste the info on the website into word document, that would be easier for all of us. :) plzzzz lol//

-Charlie **
 * Uh... did you try to access this at home...? If you did, then of course it wouldn't work, ISB has an accound and password.

J.S. Section: Job: Search for websites that have info and photos/pics on the project. Will be in charge for the citations of websites used. [|Family Life] - JS A summary of social teachings. //We can't go on this website without an account and password, can you find some other sources or just go ahead and copy&paste the info on the website into word document, that would be easier for all of us. :) plzzz lol

I found this wesite. Click [|here]. It is AWESOME so check it out. Its basically some basics about family in Islam and how our buddy Allah helps and makes laws for them. Check it out :) plzzzz lol. Sorry it took a while to post this I lost my account but I found it :).

Here I found some more out there: [|Family life] Very useful talks about the 4 pillars of life. I didn't actually read it yet, too lazy lol jk. Very interesting check it out!!!

Pictures :// http://media.mumineen.org/archive/photos/jamaat1427/zilhaj-8_mecca-1.jpg http://www.almuminfunerals.co.uk/images/masjid_nabwi.jpg http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/images/ga/photos-kashmir_mujahidin-funeral.jpg http://truereligiondebate.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/allah.jpg http://www.sfusd.edu/schwww/sch618/Women/weddingprocession.jpg http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/office/hough/Istanbul/blue-mosque.JPG