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A year-and-a-half after the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the Delaware Board of Funeral Services discriminated against Muslim burial practices, the ...

In Islamic tradition, burial without a coffin is more than a ritual, it's a reflection of faith, equality in death, and a return to the natural order. Here's why it's practiced and what it symbolizes.

If you’ve ever had a Muslim friend or neighbour pass away, you may have noticed they were buried the same day, sometimes within just a few hours. No long waiting. No casket viewing. No week-long ...

Osama bin Laden's burial at sea by the U.S. government has spurred worldwide debate among Islamic leaders and scholars: Did officials follow Islamic tradition in handling the body before and during ...

Thousands of officers, politicians, friends and loved ones paid their respects to fallen NYPD Officer Didarul Islam on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at a Bronx mosque during his funeral services. Islam, ...