by khalidu | Apr 20, 2022 | Funeral, Post-Burial
When a Muslim person passes away, relatives may question if their family and friends that are not Muslims can attend the funeral service. The short answer: Yes. A person that is not Muslim can attend the funeral of a Muslim. However, there are some etiquettes and...
by khalidu | Apr 18, 2022 | Body Preparation, Body Treatment, Dua/Religious Rites, Funeral Home
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences someone faces in life. Islam is a complete religion that provides guidance after a Muslim passes away that ensures dignity and respect. According to the Islamic tradition, ritual washing of the deceased...
by khalidu | Apr 16, 2022 | Autopsy, Body Treatment, Death Preparation, DNR, Organ Donation
Many Muslims incorrectly assumed that Islam categorically prohibits organ donation. In fact, organ donation is permitted and encouraged by many Muslim scholars. Organ donation is legal in the majority of Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iraq. In...
by khalidu | Apr 12, 2022 | DNR, Near Death
What is an advanced health directive? It is a legal document that outlines how a person wants to be treated in the potential end-of-life medical decisions. The directive has two primary components: Living will: includes types of treatments a person does or does not...
by khalidu | Apr 10, 2022 | Death Preparation, DNR, Near Death
What is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Order? A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is a legal directive that states that no medical, life-saving actions will be taken if a patient enters cardiac or respiratory arrest, including, but not limited to cardio-pulmonary...
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