When I Die, Bury Me as a Muslim

The proper burial of a Muslim is a very spiritual and sacred part of our worship. One should seek to understand these rites, which makes for a simple and beautiful occasion.

I was inspired to write this booklet after the transition, death, of my beloved friend Sister Leah Henton. What should have been a beautiful and dignified occasion, became a heart breaking experience because of a decision, that Leahs husband made, that would leave her family, especially her parents, with heart breaking memories of how their daughter, a Muslim, was laid to rest and buried.

The purpose of this booklet is to assist and enlighten Muslims and Non-Muslim family members in the preparing and arranging of the Janazah (funeral) of our deceased Muslim loved ones.

May Allah be pleased with my humble effort.

Jamella Jihad