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Part
4: Illness and Death
Introduction Visiting
the sick is a basic duty one Muslim has for another, and is not reserved only
for close friends and family. Consequently, the Muslim patient will often
have many visitors. For the Muslim, visiting a sick brother or sister in
faith is a basic form of worship to bring one closer to God. Muslim
Concept of Death For
the Muslim, the whole of this life constitutes a trial and a test for the human
by means of which his final destiny is determined. For him, death is the
return of the soul to its Creator, God, and the inevitability of death and the
Hereafter is never far from his consciousness. This serves to keep all of
his life and deeds in perspective as he tries to live in preparedness for what
is to come. Spiritual
Comfort In times
of distress or illness, the Muslim finds the greatest solace and comfort in the
remembrance of God. The severely ill person, who might be distracted by
his pain, greatly appreciates a companion who can read the Qur'an to him and
remind him of God. Your
assistance in notifying the nearest Islamic Center so that someone could come
would be greatly appreciated. Burial The
Muslim has been taught to treat the dead body with gentleness and respect.
Cremation is forbidden. Rather, the body is cleaned, scented, and covered
with a clean cloth for burial. The body should be buried by Muslims as
soon as possible. First
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