Qanoon-E-Islam Or The Customs Of The Moosulmans Of India

Comprising a full and exact account of the various Sunni rites and ceremonies from the moment of birth till the hour of death. Composed under the direction of and translated by G.A. Herklots with several illustrations. This book is a thorough survey of the various rites, ceremonies, and customs of the Muslims (mostly Sunni) of Hindustan. The books has 39 chapters, and starts with the stage of rituals of pregnancy, and proceeds to describe in remarkable and concise detail the ceremonies as the person grows. There are chapters on naming of babies, its introduction to the Quran, prayer, puberty, marriage, festivals, on visiting the shrines of saints, rules for keeping and maintaining a beard, exorcism, travelling, casting out evil sprits, auspicious dates for commencement of ventures, ceremonies of death, etc. There is an interesting appendix of various culinary delicacies, and a recipe for making a milk base drink containing marijuana; and an interesting glossary of Muslim terms. There are many quaint and rare illustrations of charms, talismans, evil geniis, and amulets in this book, which was first published in 1863.