East Plano Islamic Center lawsuit against funeral agency can proceed, federal judge says.

Judge David Ezra wrote in an order Wednesday that religious bias played a role in the former head of the Texas Funeral ...

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.

The question of whether Muslim women can attend burials is rooted in Islamic teachings and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). One frequently cited narration comes from Umm ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ida Khalil demonstrates how to wash and prepare a body for burial at Beit Anan Community Center in Paterson, New Jersey, Oct. 22.

Burial fees vary depending on who manages the cemetery.

People arrive to a public zoning hearing at the South Dade Regional Library on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The meeting, which was postponed due to a lack of quorum, was set to discuss a proposed Muslim ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A proposal to build a cemetery for Muslims in South Miami-Dade County was rejected by a community zoning appeals board late ...

Japan’s recent struggle to accommodate Muslim burial practices reveals a deeper conflict, a clash between its deeply rooted traditions and external pressures for multicultural accommodation. While ...

The meeting is intended to achieve the best possible resolution for all parties involved while ensuring that a similar incident does not occur in the future.

People sign in to for zoning meeting on a proposed cemetery for Muslims at the South Dade Regional Library in early November. This week, a board rejected the request. MATIAS J. OCNER ...