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[[Image:Brit IndianEmpireReligions3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|<center>Prevailing Religions of the British Indian Empire, 1909</center>]] | [[Image:Brit IndianEmpireReligions3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|<center>Prevailing Religions of the British Indian Empire, 1909</center>]] | ||
==Buddhist Records== | == Buddhist Records == | ||
Buddhist temples keep records of death and cremations performed by and for the temple, and names of pilgrims visiting the temple. These records are kept at each temple. Death and cremation records may contain additional information on the deceased's family members. | Buddhist temples keep records of death and cremations performed by and for the temple, and names of pilgrims visiting the temple. These records are kept at each temple. Death and cremation records may contain additional information on the deceased's family members. | ||
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== Islamic Records == | == Islamic Records == | ||
[[Image:Muslim percent 1909.jpg|thumb|400px|<center>Prevailing Religions of the British Indian Empire, 1909: Muslims</center>]] | [[Image:Muslim percent 1909.jpg|thumb|400px|<center>Prevailing Religions of the British Indian Empire, 1909: Muslims</center>]] | ||
=== | === Pilgrimage (''Vahi'') === | ||
These documents record the names of Muslim pilgrims who visit certain centers in India where rituals are performed. They are used primarily to establish individual identity and linkage back many generations. Records date from about 1400 to present and can be found in homes and “offices” of Muslim family bards in Northern India. | These documents record the names of Muslim pilgrims who visit certain centers in India where rituals are performed. They are used primarily to establish individual identity and linkage back many generations. Records date from about 1400 to present and can be found in homes and “offices” of Muslim family bards in Northern India. | ||
=== | === Marriages (''Kadi'') === | ||
Islam has no priesthood, therefore no ordinances or sacraments. Marriages are entered into through a formal prenuptial agreement. The terms of the contract would be written and signed by the couple. Early marriages may have only required a spoken offer of marriage and acceptance. In either case, two male witnesses were essential to establishing the validity of the marriage. | Islam has no priesthood, therefore no ordinances or sacraments. Marriages are entered into through a formal prenuptial agreement. The terms of the contract would be written and signed by the couple. Early marriages may have only required a spoken offer of marriage and acceptance. In either case, two male witnesses were essential to establishing the validity of the marriage. | ||
These contracts contain the names and ages of the bride and groom, and date of the marriage. They may also include the birth dates and residences of the couple, the names of their parents or fathers. Generally, only the groom signed the contract. The contracts may also identify witnesses and any dower payments. In rare cases, a date of termination may also be stipulated. Contracts can be found in mosques and in the office of the marriage registrar and judge (''Kazi''). Earliest records date from about 1500. | These contracts contain the names and ages of the bride and groom, and date of the marriage. They may also include the birth dates and residences of the couple, the names of their parents or fathers. Generally, only the groom signed the contract. The contracts may also identify witnesses and any dower payments. In rare cases, a date of termination may also be stipulated. Contracts can be found in mosques and in the office of the marriage registrar and judge (''Kazi''). Earliest records date from about 1500. | ||
=== Funeral (''Janazah'') === | |||
Religious law calls for bodies to be buried as quickly as possible after death, preferaby within 24 hours. Bodies are washed, wrapped in a white cotton or linen cloth (''kafan''), a prayer (''Salat al-Janazah '') offered, and the body entombed with the head facing Mecca. Registration of the death and burial follow local requirements. | |||
== Jainism Records == | == Jainism Records == | ||