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In reply to the discussion: uncle can't find a place to bury nephew [View all]DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)3. just found this:
http://islam.about.com/cs/elderly/a/funerals.htm
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Burial
The deceased is then taken to the cemetery for burial (al-dafin). While all members of the community attend the funeral prayers, only the men of the community accompany the body to the gravesite. It is preferred for a Muslim to be buried where he or she died, and not be transported to another location or country (which may cause delays or require embalming the body). If available, a cemetery (or section of one) set aside for Muslims is preferred. The deceased is laid in the grave (without a coffin if permitted by local law) on his or her right side, facing Mecca. At the gravesite, it is discouraged for people to erect tombstones, elaborate markers, or put flowers or other momentos. Rather, one should humbly remember Allah and His mercy, and pray for the deceased.
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Burial
The deceased is then taken to the cemetery for burial (al-dafin). While all members of the community attend the funeral prayers, only the men of the community accompany the body to the gravesite. It is preferred for a Muslim to be buried where he or she died, and not be transported to another location or country (which may cause delays or require embalming the body). If available, a cemetery (or section of one) set aside for Muslims is preferred. The deceased is laid in the grave (without a coffin if permitted by local law) on his or her right side, facing Mecca. At the gravesite, it is discouraged for people to erect tombstones, elaborate markers, or put flowers or other momentos. Rather, one should humbly remember Allah and His mercy, and pray for the deceased.
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Of course not. Anything that would resolve the situation is not allowed by that religion.
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#21
catholics - you can cremate but still have to entombed somehow, so i guess the problem would remain
arely staircase
May 2013
#40
He's only causing trouble now because people think his physical body rotting
morningfog
May 2013
#25
His religion is making somewhat of a situation. The gravesight will be vandalized repeatedly,
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#28
You do know that cemeteries have Jewish sections, Muslims sections, Hindu, which
nadinbrzezinski
May 2013
#32
It, I'm guessing, but feel pretty sure it is the vandalism, gawker factor
arely staircase
May 2013
#41
Throw him off a boat, like OBL. Or bury him in unmarked grave at some prison.
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#22