HOW DO MUSLIMS
VIEW DEATH?
Like Jews and Christians, Muslims believe
that the present life is only a trial preparation for the next realm of
existence. Basic articles of faith include: the Day of Judgment, resurrection,
Heaven and Hell. When a Muslim dies, he or she is washed, usually by a family
member, wrapped in a clean white cloth, and buried with a simple prayer
preferably the same day. Muslims consider this one of the final services they
can do for their relatives, and an opportunity to remember their own brief
existence here on earth. The Prophet taught that three things can continue to
help a person even after death; charity which he had given, knowledge which he
had taught and prayers on their behalf by a righteous child.
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