Rites of Passage(Death) Sects of Islam (1 Viewer)

[Born Dancer]

I have been looking everywhere for variations between the funerals of Sunni Muslims and Shi'ite Muslims -
The only thing so far that i can find is that shi'ites have more elaborate headstones.

Our teacher told us we need to mention the difference between variants of the religious traditions but she is having trouble finding any information on this one..

*Please note* i have already researched this through the sor forums and have not found any solid answers

PLease help if you Can!!!

 

[snapperhead]

I have been looking everywhere for variations between the funerals of Sunni Muslims and Shi'ite Muslims -
The only thing so far that i can find is that shi'ites have more elaborate headstones.

Our teacher told us we need to mention the difference between variants of the religious traditions but she is having trouble finding any information on this one..

*Please note* i have already researched this through the sor forums and have not found any solid answers

PLease help if you Can!!!

you may have already looked at these but these sites should answer your question.

Note that there doesnt have to be a major variance for it to be a difference between variants! ie they stay loyal to the rite no matter what variant they are!

(listed for future reference)

http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/e...brance/Types of funerals/Islamic Funerals.htm

http://www.allaboutturkey.com/cenaze.htm

http://islam.about.com/cs/elderly/a/funerals.htm

http://www.funeralsuk.com/Topics/Specialist.htm

http://www.nsm.org/guides/religions.html

http://www.ifishoulddie.co.uk/religious_traditions.htm

http://www.anewlife.ca/teaching/online/funeral.php

http://www.islamicfunerals.com/english/

http://www.islamonline.net/fatwa/english/FatwaDisplay.asp?hFatwaID=37511
(this last one is kinda interesting and with some digging around, may give you the answers you are looking for)