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What to do on death anniversary?

What is the Islamic and proper way to commemorate the death anniversary of a close loved one? I am from Bangladesh and the customs here is something called Milad. But I want to know the actual procedure.
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Is burial at sea disrespectful to Muslims?

According to recent reports I've been reading about the death and burial of Osama Bin Laden, I've come across a notion that despite any body preparation that may have been done (washing the body, wrapping it in white, reciting litanies in Arabic),…
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Is hell permanent?

When someone dies, if they are destined for hell, do they stay there for all eternity, or will they eventually be freed from hell? If they will eventually be freed, what happens then? Furthermore, do all people stay there for the same amount of…
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What is the reason for being buried lying on your right side?

I'm Catholic but am researching Islamic faith and found that you are buried lying on your right side facing Makkah. They second part was explained, but I couldn't find a reason for the first part. Any explanation is appreciated, thanks :)
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Burning cremation ceremony for revert

Bismillah. Dear brothers of faith, may peace be upon you all. I am recent convert to Islam and got some worries about cremation rituals for my non Muslim family. My old religion encourages burning cremation ceremony and as I am elder one I would…
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What are the practices and beliefs of Islam regarding death?

I am writing a paper for a nursing assistant course. The subject is death and the beliefs and practices of different cultures and religions regarding death and dying. Would you please explain to me what your beliefs are regarding death and what you…
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Is there any life after death before the day of judgement?

If there's nothing then why does God say in the Quran that It was said: "Enter thou the Garden." He said: "Ah me! Would that my people knew (what I know)!- "For that my Lord has granted me forgiveness and has enrolled me among those held in…
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Where does our spirit go when we are sleep? What happens to our spirit when we sleep?

We see dreams, rarely true dreams...or dreams that could make sense to some person who knows how to interpret it...is that related to our spirit being extracted from our body like death? What happens to our spirit? I don't want opinions... only…
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Is weeping or mourning over the dead allowed? (Sunni View)

I read somewhere that Umar forbade Ayesha to mourn over her father's death because according to him, her father would be chastised if she mourns him. Therefore, I'm just curious about the official position of Sunni islam about this matter. Thanks
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I dont understand about the time of death

Things I have read so far talk about how the time of death is specific and does not change no matter what as it says in the Quran: .....And no one’s life is made long or cut short but is ˹written˺ in a Record. That is certainly easy for Allah.…
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Can death occur without Allah's will.?

This could be a strange question. I know Allah is the almighty who written our death day when we born. But i saw some accidents and some strange death's. Does saitan have a power of causing death to us? Or can death occur without Allah's will. ?…
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What is the purpose of heaven?

I was thinking that it could be seen as a regeneration place, perhaps something like recharger for rechargable batteries, but only if you are rechargabe battery, otherwise you would go to hell, of course. And after the period of time when you are…
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What are the Islamic tenets regarding cemeteries?

I am visiting a village in a Muslim nation. There is a mosque here. Right next to the mosque is a cemetery with many graves, some very old and some relatively new. The cemetery is unmaintained, it seems. The grass is high, graves are crumbling…
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Last words before death

Hello I have been trying to find thr answer to this question on islam stack exchange google everyrhingof this question a lot and havent found an answer. question:Should i say la il a ha illalahu before i pass away or ashhadu an la ila ha
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