Lebanese Muslims Mourning
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When a Lebanese Muslim dies, they are normally buried within 24 hours, with their head facing towards Mecca.
The day of their death begins several periods of mourning.
- Their spouses and immediate family begin a one year mourning period. During this time they wear only black.
- Relatives beyond the immediate family set aside 40 days for mourning.
- Friends often observe 7 days of mourning.
- There is often a country-wide 3 day mourning period for important personalities or government officials. The outward sign of mourning is to wear only black.
- The Qur'an prohibits widows to engage themselves in a new marriage for 4 lunar months and 10 days, after the death of their husbands.
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posted by Mike Farho @ 8:24 PM
7 Comments
7 Comments:
Heavenly father I ask you blessing upon the mourners bring the peace we pray amen
Hello:
Thanks for the mourning information. This better enables us to understand the Muslim culture and know how to pray more effectively.
Blessings on you three as you continue to stand in the gap!
We love you!
Larry and Deanna
Knowing CHRIST is using you two to bring the lost home---you may not see it, but the fruit will bloom!
Charlotte
Mike & Sue as our holy time approaches I will hold you two up to our Lord in prayer you are serving him with all of your might. We love you guys . John & Kim
Hi Mike and Sue,
We certainly mourn the loss of our loved ones- and we are happy to have support of family and friends but Thankfully we are not forced to follow any laws concerning our bereavement. My neighbor across the St. was taken to a Hospice home yest. He is near the end and I really feel for his wife and their 2 sons who have been so supportive of their Mother and Father. It is much easier when you know where your loved one is now- in the arms of our Lord and Savior- and know that we will see them again when we leave this world- oh what a comfort this is!! I look forward to seeing my Bob. I pray you can convey this message to those you are ministering to. I pray you will all stay well and safe.
Love, Fae
Mike and Sue,
thank you for this update on mourning in your part of the world. Helps to know how to pray for the widows.
Excellent. Thanks for sharing. More insight into your situation.
Blessings, Debby
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