Islamic funeral

Islamic funerals (Arabic: جنازة, romanized: Janāzah) follow fairly specific rites, though they are subject to regional interpretation and variation in custom.

[1][2][3] 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.

The exact manner, method, style and accessories used for bathing the corpse may vary by locale and temporal position, except that it is to be done with heated water.

Bathing the dead body is an essential ritual of the Sunnah of the Islamic prophet Muhammad symbolizing physical and spiritual purification.

[11] After the announcement of death of the deceased persons, the Muslims of the community gather to offer their collective prayers for the forgiveness of the dead.

Burial typically occurs as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours of death, to honor the deceased and prevent undue delay.

Islam doesn't use coffins in burial, instead, stones or wood are placed at the bottom where the body will rest.

[24] Islamic mourning is observed by increased devotion, receiving visitors and condolences, and avoiding decorative clothing and jewelry in accordance with the Qur'an.

[26] Sunni Islam expects expressions of grief to remain dignified, prohibiting loud wailing or mourning in a loud voice, shrieking, beating the chest and cheeks, tearing hair or clothes, breaking objects, scratching faces or speaking phrases such as challenging the power of God e.g. "If God exists and is just, he would not allow such injustice").

[27] As stated in the Qur'an, widows are to observe a longer mourning period (iddah) of four lunar months and ten days.