islamic funerals

Muslims commonly believe that the good deeds one does in life will yield entry into Paradise on the Day of Judgment, also called the Last Day.

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While embalming is a fairly common practice in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict prohibitions against...

While the practice of cremation is becoming more widespread in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict...

Different religions have various approaches to mourning and memorial events.

A common practice in many cultures is to spend time with the body before the funeral or disposition.

There are primarily two sects within Islam (Shi'a and Sunni) that hold different views on a number of religious issues.

Nearly every religion has specific and meaningful traditions and customs around death.

As the Muslim holiday of Ramadan arrived this week, I found myself thinking about Ramadan and funerals. Ramadan, which...

New York has always taken fashion very seriously and twice a year the city is pleasantly hijacked by the fashion industry....