Islamic funerals

Question 1

Islamic general information

Answer 1

• Mohammed
• Study the Quran
• Imam: spiritual leader

Question 2

Is clergy to be notified
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Islam

Answer 2

• clergy is not required to be notified
• no removal restrictions

Question 3

Preparation of the remains

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

Islamic Funeral service

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

Islamic committal service

Answer 5

• no processional to the gravesite
• Usually buried in Muslim cemeteries
• Deceased is facing Mecca
• Only men attend the grave side service

Question 6

Ghusl

Answer 6

Practical and ceremonial washing of the deceased Muslim

Question 7

Imam

Answer 7

Name for the spiritual leader, Spiritual leader in Islam

Question 8

Janazah

Answer 8

Islamic funeral service in funeral prayer

Question 9

Kafan

Answer 9

Burial garments utilized by the Islamic community

Question 10

Mosque

Answer 10

• place of worship for the Islamic faith
• Funerals are usually held outside of the mask

Question 11

Qiblah

Answer 11

The direction toward Mecca, which Muslims face during prayers