Islamic Funeral Rites & Customs

Al-Ghusl

The ritual washing of the deceased.

Allah

God (The Supreme Being in Islam).

Imam

The spiritual leader of the Mosque.

Islam

The religion of the Muslim people.

Jinazah

The funeral of specific funeral prayer.

Kafan

The burial garments or shroud used to wrap the deceased.

Koran (Quran)

The holy book of the Islamic faith; dictated to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel.

Masjid (Mosque)

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

Mecca (Makkah; Qiblah)

Sacred city in the Islamic faith and birthplace of Mohammed.

Mohammed (Muhammad)

Considered a messenger of the divine; not worshiped, but sacred and highly revered.

Qiblah

The direction of Mecca toward with Muslims face during prayer and burial.