Islamic Funeral Rites Flashcards
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- Originated from the teachings of Mohammad in 622AD
- Translates to “submission to God”
- Drew many of the teachings from Judaism and Christianity
- Koran is the Moslem Bible- dictated to Mohammad by the archangel, Gabriel.
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History
2
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- No special requirements
- Articles of faith in Islam are to be read to the dying
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Notificatino of Death
3
Q
- No special requirements
- Civil law is the basis of this
- There are instructions to the family in the Koran as to the positioning of the deceased after death (may or may not be followed).
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Making the Removal
4
Q
- No embalming
- Family will wash the body just prior to the visitation period and funeral sevice.
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Preparation of the Remains
5
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The ritual of bathing the body.
- Washing the private parts three times using a new piece of cloth each time.
- Washing the mouth with a piece of unused wet cloth
- Cleansing the nostrils with a piece of unused wet cloth
- Washing the face of the dead
- Washing the right hand and then the left hand
- The ma-sah is then performed
- Washing the right foot and then the left foot
- Washing the entire body from head to foot
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Ghusl
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- Family (or funeral home staff) will dress by wrapping them in muslin material
- The whole body is covered with wrapping cloth; men three pieces, women five pieces.
- Casket chosen is usually the simplest wooden casket available (unique to the US)- no images or symbols
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Dressing and Casketing
7
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- Usually restricted to one hour
- All of the family are in attendance and the casket is open
- Normally held at the funeral home
- Not viewed when the deceased is placed in a casket
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Visitation
8
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- Most are at the cemetery
- Any day except holy days
- Casket carried by male family members and is placed as much as 50 feet from the place of interment
- Casket placed north and south with the head towards the south and facing east.
- Casket is opened for funeral service (approximately 20 mins)
- Jamaazah Namaaz (funeral prayer)
- All prayers to Allah are done in public by men only.
- Grave may be marked with a stone
- Loosen the ties of the wrapping cloth
- Fill the grave- mounded one foot above the surrounding ground.
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The Funeral
9
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- Casket lowered into the grave
- Grave liner is likely used (perpetual care)
- Series of wooden timbers placed around casket (if not perpetual care)
- Cap of the casket is placed on top of the concrete grave liner.
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The Committal Service
10
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- Mourn for four months and 10 days
- Dress plainly
- Forbidden to participate in any type of entertainment
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Women in Mourning
11
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Instructed to mourn for only three days.
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Men in Mourning
12
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Not allowed (forbidden).
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Cremation
