According to Muslim funeral customs, the body should be buried as soon as possible within 24 hours after death. The body undergoes a ritual cleansing by family and friends, and is wrapped in a simple shroud of cotton or linen.

Under Islamic law the body is buried in a grave and cremation is forbidden.

Funeral prayers (known as the Janazah) are recited at the mosque by relatives and friends. At this time the deceased body is present. After the funeral prayers the deceased is taken to the place of burial.

The grave should be perpendicular to the direction of the Qibla (i.e. Mecca) so that the body, placed in the grave without a coffin lying on its right side, faces the Qibla. Grave markers are simple, because outwardly lavish displays are discouraged in Islam. Graves are frequently marked only with a simple wreath, but it is becoming more common for family members to erect grave monuments.

Muslim / Islamic Funeral Rituals

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