Islamic Burial Process
A compassionate guide to the sacred Islamic burial rites, honoring the journey of our loved ones with respect and spiritual dignity.
Immediate Actions
- • Official pronouncement of death by medical professional
- • Immediate notification to Islamic Funeral Association
- • Contact hospital or hospice with our phone number
Body Pickup
- • Hospital/hospice coordinates pickup details
- • Transportation to funeral facility
- • Gathering necessary documentation
Body Preparation
- • Ritual washing (Ghusl) in odd numbers
- • Respectful, private cleansing
- • Wrapping in white cotton shrouds (Kafan)
Funeral Prayer
- • Salat al-Janazah at mosque or suitable location
- • Collective prayer for deceased's forgiveness
- • Four takbirs without bowing or prostration
Burial Process
- • Transport to cemetery
- • Grave prepared facing Qibla
- • Gentle lowering of body
- • Placing body on right side
Supplication
- • Du'a (prayers) for the deceased
- • Community support for bereaved family
- • Continued remembrance and prayers
Obituaries
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We provide compassionate support and personalized services to help you honor your loved ones with grace and dignity.
We provide ship-outs to any county, ensuring safe and professional transportation for your loved one with care and compassion
We offer pre-planning services, allowing you to arrange and secure funeral plans in advance for peace of mind
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• Phone:
(713) 239-0303
• Email:
Kazi@islamicfuneralassociation.com
• Address:
7901 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77081
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