Guide to Islamic Funerals
In Islam, the funeral procedure holds immense importance as it is deeply rooted in the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) - the Sunnah. Following the prescribed funeral rites according to the Sunnah is not only an expression of love and respect for the departed soul but also a means of seeking Allah's mercy and adhering to the example set by the Messenger of Allah.
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Our Funeral Services
The LMA provides Islamic funeral services according to Islamic funeral and burial rites and in accordance with Australian legal requirements:
Transport
Transport of the deceased from the place of death to the LMA’s Funeral Parlour.
Private viewing room
Private viewing room for immediate family members
Maintenance of the deceased overnight
Maintenance of the deceased overnight at the LMA Funeral Parlour, if necessary
Ghusl (Islamic washing of the body)
Specially trained and experienced personnel (males and females) to perform Ghusl (Islamic washing of the body).
Shrouding
Shrouding the body of the deceased
Assisting with the Janazah ceremony
Assisting with the Janazah ceremony at Lakemba Mosque, led by an LMA Sheikh.
Transportation to the Cemetery
Transportation of the deceased from Lakemba Mosque to the Islamic section of Rookwood Cemetery or an alternative cemetery for the Muslim burial service. All are welcome to attend the funeral prayer and accompany the deceased to the cemetery Burial plot at the cemetery of family’s choosing.
Burial plot at the cemetery
Burial plot at the cemetery of family’s choosing.
Sheikh Support
LMA Sheikh attends burial and supports the family.
Al-‘Aza
Lakemba Mosque and Sheikh can be made available for the gathering on the third day(Al-‘Aza). Note: Sheikh is only available at Lakemba Mosque (Ali ibn Abu Talib).
Death certificate
Arrangements for obtaining death certificate. (includes application and associated costs).
All preparations of the deceased are performed under strict Islamic guidelines
How to Pray Janazah
A step guide on how to pray Janazah
“Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil 'aalameen Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem Maaliki Yawmid-Deen Iyyaaka na'budu wa lyyaaka nasta'een Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem Siraatal-lazeena an'amta 'alaihim ghayril-maghdoobi 'alaihim wa lad-daaalleen”
“Allahumma Salle ‘Alaa Muhammadinw Wa’Alaa Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Sallaeta ‘Alaa Ibraaheema Wa’Alaa Aaali Ibraaheema Innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma Baarik ‘Alaa Muhammadinw Wa’Alaa Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Baarakta ‘Alaa Ibraaheema Wa’Alaa Aaali Ibraaheema Innaka Hameedum Majeed”
Allaahum-maghfir lihayyinaa, wa mayyitinaa, wa shaahidinaa, wa ghaa’ibinaa, wa sagheerinaa wa kabeerinaa, wa thakarinaa wa ‘unthaanaa. Allaahumma man ‘ahyaytahu minnaa fa’ahyihi ‘alal-‘Islaami, wa man tawaffaytahu minnaa fatawaffahu ‘alal-‘eemaani, Allaahumma laa tahrimnaa ‘ajrahu wa laa tudhillanaa ba’dahu.
As-salāmu ʿalaikum wa-raḥmatu-llah
Duas for the deceased
In Islam, making dua (supplication) for the deceased is a deeply rooted tradition based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Quran. The act of praying for those who have passed away, known as "dua for the deceased" or "dua al-mayyit," holds immense importance in the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet.
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ وَاغْسِلْهُ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ وَنَقِّهِ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ
Oh Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and give him strength and pardon him. Be generous to him and cause his entrance to be wide and wash him with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him of his transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains.
اللَّهمَّ عَبْدُكَ وَابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، اِحْتَاجَ إِلَى رَحْمَتِكَ، وَأَنْتَ غَنِيٌّ عَنْ عَذَابِهِ، إِنْ كَانَ مُحْسِنا ً فَزِدْ فِي حَسَنَاتِه، وَإِنْ كَانَ مُسِيْئا ً فَتَجَاوَزْ عَنْهُ
Oh Allah, this son of a servant of yours is now in need of Your mercy and You are not in need of punishing that person. If he was pious then increase his rewards, and if he was a transgressor then pardon him.
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لأَبِي سَلَمَةَ وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ وَافْسَحْ لَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ . وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فِيهِ وَاخْلُفْهُ فِي عَقِبِهِ فِي الْغَابِرِينَ وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِين
Oh Allah forgive Abu Salamah and raise his rank among those who are rightly-guided. Make his grave spacious for him and give him light in it and grant him a successor from his descendants who remain behind.
