Health & Funerals
Is it haram to cry when someone dies?
No, it is not haram to cry when someone dies. The Prophet wept for his son. Wailing, hitting yourself and tearing clothes are what Islam forbids.
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Health & Funerals
Medicine, illness, death, funerals and Islamic wills. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.
Health & Funerals
Is black seed really a cure for everything in Islam?
Is black seed a cure for everything? Not on its own. It is a blessed remedy, but Islam also teaches us to seek treatment from a doctor.
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Is acupuncture allowed in Islam?
In most cases, yes. Acupuncture is allowed as a safe treatment from a qualified practitioner, if you avoid charms, spiritual rituals and fortune-telling.
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How much of my money can I leave in my will as a Muslim?
In most cases you can leave up to one third of your estate in a Muslim will to non-heirs. The other two thirds go to your fixed heirs by Quranic shares.
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How long is the mourning period in Islam?
Usually three days of mourning, except a widow, who observes four months and ten days. Sadness itself has no time limit in Islam.
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How is a Muslim body washed and shrouded?
A Muslim body is washed by same-sex Muslims with water, three times or more, then wrapped in plain white cloth called a kafan before the funeral prayer.
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How does Islamic inheritance work?
Islamic inheritance follows fixed Quranic shares for spouse, children and parents, after debts and any bequest of up to one third. Here is how it works.
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How do I write an Islamic will in the UK or the US?
Write an Islamic will by listing assets, working out Quranic shares, naming an executor and signing it with witnesses so it is valid in the UK or US.
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How do I tell my family I want an Islamic funeral?
Tell your family calmly and kindly, then put it in writing. A will naming an executor matters, as spoken funeral wishes are often not legally binding.
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How do I pray the funeral prayer?
The funeral prayer is four takbirs said standing, with no bowing or prostration: Fatiha, blessings on the Prophet, a dua for the dead, then salam.
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How do I find a Muslim burial plot in the UK or US?
To find a Muslim burial plot in the UK or US, start with your local mosque, then check Muslim sections, Muslim funeral services and burial funds.
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How do I deal with the loss of a loved one as a Muslim?
Lean on prayer, people and good deeds in their name. Islam lets you grieve, asks for patience, and gives dua and charity as ways to stay connected.
