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Patty
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Posted: 06 July 2006 at 11:26am |
I have been reading about different traditions for funerals from various cultures and religions. Could someone here tell me what a Muslim funeral is like? I have been unable to find information on this subject. Thank you. God's Peace. |
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Patty
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Suleyman
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Hi Patty,this is what i found for you,i wish it works...happiness for you!.... Funerals in IslamMain points for the preparation of a Muslim's body for burial;
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mariyah
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Are you speaking of Janazah, or Muslim Burial? It can be found on this website: http://www.islamicity.com/Mosque/Janazah.htm Hope this helps! Wasalaam Maryah |
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Patty
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Thank you both very much. This was exactly what I have been looking for. It is truly a very holy and touching funeral service. I am surprised to see a few similarities in Muslim funerals and Catholic funerals, Rite of Christian Burial. (As my father is not expected to live much longer at all, I am unable to stop crying for long. I am so broken hearted at this time. He is so dear and precious to me. But he is suffering so much from lung cancer, death will be merciful, (he never smoked in his life.) And I've had to plan his funeral....it was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do.) I think that is why my mind is so much on funerals at this time. Our final words at the funeral before going to the cemetary are: May the Angels lead you, lead you into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome you, and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. I can also relate to the simplicity of the funeral and burial. Our culture spends far too much money on funerals. It is done out of great respect for the loved one's life. But I believe that the money could be used for the poor, and that would show even more respect and love for the deceased loved one. Again, I appreciate this information very much. Thank you! Peace be with both of you...... Edited by Patty |
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Patty
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Suleyman
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Oh my sister,i am so sad for your father, i can imagine what it means for you by the cause of i lived the same pain three years ago my father died from lung cancer in front of my eyes trying to catch them but he was going through,May Allah ease your pain Insh'allah,we are all behind of you with our duas for passing your exam successfully and seeing your father being blessed while having these pains...any of a advice you need on cancer please do not hesitate to discuss,in three months i became a expert of understanding the feelings of a cancer sufferer that i can give you some tips onto the new developments about cancer and the comforts of persons inside of this bad illness..all blessings... Edited by Suleyman |
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You already have useful replies sis, so I just add a little. The only people who view funeral as everything were the old egyptian. They spent their entire life for funeral. This practice is forbidden in Islam just like decorating the house of worships. In simple word maybe we can say, we came into this world - simple, we live in here - simple, we depart from here - simple. There are only three things that continue the contact with the dead, and these three things are the determining factors. The deeds he did while he/she was living here, the knowledge (good or bad) he/she passed on to other people, and the children (good or bad).
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Patty, I'll keep your father in my prayers and you too. God Bless. |
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Patty
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Dear Suleyman, Supreme, and Angela, Thank you so much for your kind words. I so much appreciate all your prayers. I try to pray, but now I have a hard time even getting any words out. Most of the time I just ask God to please grant my Father mercy and "take him home to Heaven"....then his suffering will be over and he will know peace again. Sometimes I wonder if it's wrong to ask God to take him, and then I feel guilty. But I cannot stand thinking about his suffering. For him to finally die will be an act of mercy. For me to want him to stay here on earth would be selfish of me. Does that make sense to any of you? God's Peace. |
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Patty
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