Funeral Directing final exam review Correct 100%

Allah - ANSWER In the Islamic faith, the name for God. Ghusl - ANSWER The ritualistic bathing of the deceased. Imam - ANSWER The leader of the local congregation Islam - ANSWER The religions of the Muslims that began at the time of Mohammed. Belief that Islam stands for purity, peace, submission to God's (Allah's) will, and to his laws. Jinazah - ANSWER The funeral or funeral prayer. Kafan - ANSWER The garment or cloth used for wrapping the deceased for burial. It should cover the entire body. Silky material should not be used. Koran (Quran) - ANSWER The holy book of the Islamic faith, as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel. Mohammed (Muhammed) - ANSWER A prophet of the Islamic religion, considered by Muslims to be God's messenger, but is not worshiped or considered to be divine. Mosque (Masijid) - ANSWER The local religious facility. Contains NO icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments. Muslim (Moslem) - ANSWER The name given to a member of the Islamic faith. 622 AD` - ANSWER Islam originated from the teachings of Mohammed in __________. At time of death - ANSWER - Eyes should be closed. - Deceased covered with a sheet. - Family recites prayers. - Courteous call may be made to Imam. Removal of remains - ANSWER - No restrictions.