Islamic funerals Flashcards
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Islamic general information
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- Mohammed
- Study the Quran
- Imam: spiritual leader
2
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Is clergy to be notified
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- clergy is not required to be notified
- no removal restrictions
3
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Preparation of the remains
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- no embalming; no cremation
- Burial as quickly as possible 24 to 48 hours
- Al Ghusl: ceremonial washing of the deceased; six people wash the body
- Dressed in Kafan
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Islamic Funeral service
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- no visitation or viewing
- Funeral service is called the Janazah
- Usually held outside the mosque
- Usually no crying
- imam will lead service
- Have a specific way for standing during funeral: Imam, men, children, women
5
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Islamic committal service
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- no processional to the gravesite
- Usually buried in Muslim cemeteries
- Deceased is facing Mecca
- Only men attend the grave side service
6
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Ghusl
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Practical and ceremonial washing of the deceased Muslim
7
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Imam
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Name for the spiritual leader, Spiritual leader in Islam
8
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Janazah
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Islamic funeral service in funeral prayer
9
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Kafan
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Burial garments utilized by the Islamic community
10
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Mosque
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- place of worship for the Islamic faith
- Funerals are usually held outside of the mask
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Qiblah
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The direction toward Mecca, which Muslims face during prayers
