Islamic funeral

Islamic burial custom Islamic funerary found at the Domvs Romana in Rabat, Malta – c. 11th century Islamic funerals (Arabic: جنازة, romanized: Janāzah) follow fairly specific rites, though they are subject to regional interpretation and variation in custom. In all cases, however, sharia (Islamic religious law) calls for burial of the body as soon as possible. The deceased is first bathed and shrouded with simple white cloth. Then a funeral prayer, Salat al-jinazah, is performed. Cremation of the body is strictly forbidden in Islam; the body is buried without a casket and aligned perpendicular to the qibla. The head may be turned to face the qibla as well. Mourning for the deceased is observed for three days except for the widow who mourns for 4 months and 10 days. Preparing the body Initial prayer Upon news of the deceased, it is common that a prayer is recited from the Quran, Chapter 2, verse 156 - "Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we return." Bathing Equipment for washing and preparing bodies at Afaq khoja Mosque, Kashgar. 2010 The corpse is washed (ghusl, bathed) by family members or individuals of the same gender of the deceased. The exact manner, method,