Janazah (Funeral)
Janazah (Funeral)
إنا لله وإنا إليهِ راجعون
To the Almighty Lord, we belong, and to him we return. The process of burial can be very stressful at a time when the family is bereaved – we are here to help and assist you with the process.
We recommend the following steps:
- Contact the Funeral Director: At a local level, St. James Funeral Home works with several local masjids familiar with Muslim burial practices (631-584-5200). Alternatively, you can choose any other funeral director of your choice. Pricing varies and we suggest that you shop around.
- Contact your local Masjid to help you secure a gravesite, where the deceased will be buried. The following. Masajid Have gravesites available and you can contact them directly.
- IALI – Selden, NY (631-732-1235)
- Mevlana Masjid, Terryville Road, NY (631-522-2240)
- Masjid Darul Quran, Bayshore, NY (631-665-9462)
- Alternatively, you can contact the burial ground directly. Usually, their prices are higher
- Washington Memorial Park symmetry, 855 Canal Rd., Mount Sinai, NY 11766 (631-473-0437) OR (rep) Mr. Hamid Malik (631-739-7381).
- Pine Lawn Symmetry, 2030 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale, NY (631-249-6100)
4. Arrange for washing the body (Ghusl): Your funeral Director will help you arrange this. The following local Masjid have. Ghusl services in-house
- IALI – Selden Masjid (631-732-1235)
- Masjid. Darul Quran, Bay Shore (631-665-9462)
5 . Set up a time for Janaza prayer with your local Masjid
6 . Proceed to the burial ground after the Janaza prayer. Your funeral Director will facilitate the transfer arrangements.
