Mithaq
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Mithaq (میثاق) also spelled Misaq is an Arabic, Persian and Urdu word meaning covenant.
In Tradition
The misaq, in Dawoodi Bohra tradition, is considered a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood. Similar to a bar mitzvah, followers must be a certain age before taking the oath. Before the oath is taken, parents are responsible for the actions of their children. However, once a child of the correct age takes the oath, they are considered adults and responsible for their own actions. It is usually taken after puberty - women take it earlier than men - and is often followed by a large celebration.
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