Sunday, January 25, 2015

Funerals & Burial Practices

Muslim Funeral Practice

 Saudi Arabia's King Abdulla just died 22Jan15.  Here is some video of the funeral:
  • http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/saudi-arabias-new-king-inherits-immediate-challenges/
"It was a simple funeral for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men. King Abdullah’s remains lay beneath a cloth covering, as Muslim leaders paid their respects. Later, hundreds gathered at a Riyadh cemetery as he was buried in an unmarked grave, in accordance with Islamic tradition."

 See also, with background on the King's rule
  • http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/live-news/2015/1/king-abdullah-of-saudi-arabia-dead.html 


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5 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Here is a link to the Muslim practice in regards to death and all the preparation leading up to and after death. I decided to post the link and not post the information in length.

    https://www.everplans.com/articles/muslim-funeral-traditions

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  2. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    25Feb15 from Alexa Mitchell
    Interesting article that takes the urn with seeds inside it to the next level:

    http://aplus.com/a/Italian-company-creates-eco-friendly-capsules-alternative-to-cemetary

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  3. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 2:58 PM

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  4. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I recently watched the movie "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", I have yet to see the sequel. But, I noticed there was a scene that focused on Hindu rites, etc. Honestly, although I'm weirdly obsessed with Hinduism and India, I never realized I had never studied - let alone, touched upon - Hindu rites and rituals for the dead. I found this article and couldn't stop reading it. It only adds to my extreme interest.

    http://hinduism.about.com/od/basics/a/rites_rituals_5.htm

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  5. Mallory MeierApril 26, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I think it is not only interesting to learn of other cultures' death and burial practices, but also extremely important to be aware and tolerant of some that I may not necessarily agree with. In healthcare, I am positive i will experience death and I may not agree with what the family wants to do with the body. However, in order to stay respectful of the family and the deceased, it is important to be culturally competent and understand why they do the things that they do.

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