Directing Chp. 7, 8, & 9

Allah

Proper name for God in the Islamic faith

Ghsul

Practical and ceremonial washing of the deceased Muslim

Imam

Spiritual leader of the local mosque

Islam

Religion which exalts “Allah” as the one true God and Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) as his prophet

Janazah

Islamic funeral service and funeral prayer

Kafan

Burial cloth (garments) utilized by the Islamic community

Koran (Quran)

Holy Book of Islam, as revealed by Gabriel the Prophet of Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)

Mohammed (Muhammad)

Last prophet of Islam

Mosque (Masjid)

Place of worship in the Islamic faith; simple facility designed for prayers and worship, without instruments or seating

Muslim

Name given to a follower of Islam

Qiblah

Direction toward Mecca which Muslims face during prayers

White

What color can a Kafan in the Islamic faith be?

Awrah

Private parts from the navel to the knee that are covered during Ghusl in the Islamic faith?

In the Islamic faith, what # of wrapping clothes are used for men vs women?

Men: 3

-3 winding sheets

Women: 5

-2 winding sheet

-Sleeveless shirt

-Waist wrapper

-Head veil

Can be made of anything (no emblems) by family’s choosing

What are the specifications for an Islamic casket?

What is the Shahada in the Islamic faith?

It is a recitation said in cases of lingering illness (translates to “There is no God but Allah”)

Members of the faith community

Who participates in the Ghusl in the Islamic faith?

No cremation and no embalming unless required

What is Islamic view of embalming and cremation?

What are the special requirements for notification of clergy, removal/ prep of remains, dressing/ casketing for the Islamic faith

Notification of death—> None

Removal—> Civil law determines if any restrictions are needed

Preparation—> Primary prep = The Al-Ghusl (Ghusl)

Dressing/ Casketing—>Deceased wrapped in Kafan

In Qiblah, how are all Muslims are positioned?

Female:

-Positioned parallel to the wall w/ midpoint (stomach) at the precise location marking Qiblah

Male:

-Positioned same way as females but w/ their heads at the location marking Qiblah

Al-Lahed

What is the preferred burial type (if the soil permits) in the Islamic faith?

What are the mourning periods in the Islamic faith & how is it performed?

General mourning—> 3 days

Mourning for Widows—> 4 months and 10 days

• Mourner is permitted to grieve, just not in a way that is offensive to the faith. (No loud mourning or wailing)

Peace be upon him/ her

What does the salutation of “salawat” mean in the Islamic faith?

Ross, North Dakota 1929-1970

When and where was the first mosque in the U.S constructed?

1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

When and where was the “Mother Mosque of America” built?

Mother Mosque of America

What is the oldest standing mosque in the United States?

Islamic timeline

Birth of Muhammad—> 570

Archangel Gabriel appears to Muhammad —> 610

Death of Muhammad —> 632

Canonization of Qur’an—>656