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//__The Daily Life of Muslims__ // By: Matt Islam contains many rules for daily life and human relationships. The first source of these rules is the Quran and the second is the hadith or reports of the prophet Muhammad's words or actions. The Quran or Koran is their book and “the” book that is the fountainhead and source of their life. It asks them to pay specific attention and care to the moments between our daily prayers.

The most important piece of daily structure for Muslims is their prayers. They pray to their one God, Allah five times per day. Prayers are held in the morning, before afternoon, mid afternoon, and two times in the evening that happen after sunset and before midnight.

Muslims take their prayer very seriously. The Kaaba is a cubed-shaped building in Mecca and it is the most sacred site in Islam. The building has a mosque built around it. All Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during prayers, no matter where they are. There are no priests or other clergy in Islam. But a Muslim community leader known as the imam conducts the daily prayers for them.

[|__3:58__] ===[|__Most Beautiful Azan ever heard.__] === The Muslim prayer call that is heard throughout Mecca. This call is to announce to all Muslims to come pray.


 * Prohibitions: In Islam, everything considered harmful either to the body, mind, soul or society is prohibited, while whatever is beneficial is allowed. Mulsims can’t consume pork, alcohol, or mind-altering drugs. Muslims are only allowed to eat meat that is butchered and blessed in an Islamic way. This meat is called “halal”.
 * Role of clergy: There is no hieracrchy or clergy in Islam. Every individual has a direct relationship with God and there are no leaders to forgive people for their sins.
 * Conversion to Islam- Muslims are encouraged to share their faith with others but not allowed to attack others beliefs or engage in debates and conflicts over religion. To convert to Islam, people need to believe in and recite the shahada.
 * Marriage: Men and women are not supposed to date so parents arrange marriages in some Muslim countired. There is a decision that lies with the couple. They sign a contract stating they will live together according to the teachings or Islam law.
 * Family: The family is considered extremely important in Islam. The Muslim family includes the entire circle of the family including the in-laws. Obligations to parents and other relatives are strongly stressed. They often live in the same house or neighborhood.
 * Public Life: Muslim women are permitted to participate in all walks of life as long as their modesty is not affected.
 * Muslim Women- Islam gives women rights to inherit, to work outside the home, and be educated. Muslim women have the right to be educated, work outside the home, and contribute to society. Because of the influence of mothers on their children, it becomes more important now to have women be educated.
 * Modesty: Men and Women are required to behave and dress modestly. The dress varies for women and men from culture to culture, and according to individual beliefs. They also require Muslim men and women to observe modesty in their interactions. Muslim men and women should relate as brothers and sisters, and avoid any interaction that might lead to romantic activity prior to marriage.

$ This is the kaaba,located in Mecca