The moon and star symbol  Islam for Children  The moon and star
symbol  Islam calligraphy image  Daily Life  An Islamic
patterned line  The Family  Family life is the basis of an
Islamic community and marriage is the basis for family life.
Marriage unites families in the community and the whole group
support each other in living according to the laws of God. Halal
is the right way to live as opposed to Haram which is wrong. The
family keeps up high moral intentions of tolerance,
understanding, patience and decency.  Food and Drink  Muslims
have strict rules on the food that they eat, especially thinking
about meat. They do not eat anything that is from a pig. Pork,
bacon and sausages are out as is anything made from lard like
ice-cream or biscuits. Any meat that they do eat has to be
prepared in a special way. This is called halal. Very often
favourite Muslim meals are curries, kebabs and rice.  Muslims
wash and pray before meals. The eldest person present always
eats first.  Drinking alcohol is strictly forb