Michael Jackson to be buried in Muslim tradition: Report

2 Jul 2009, 1132 hrs IST, PTI

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LOS ANGELES: The family of Michael Jackson is considering a traditional Muslim burial for the pop icon who had converted to Islam months prior to

his death, says a new report.

A celebrity website reported quoting sources close to the family that Jackson’s new found will states that he will be buried in the traditions of his new faith.

“The family is considering following the Muslim burial traditions because Michael would have wanted to be laid to rest in keeping with his new-found religious beliefs. Michael’s brother Jermaine is educating the family as to the special rites,” the source said

Jackson had reportedly converted to Islam in November last year and taken the name of ‘Mikhaail’.

Meanwhile, a public viewing of the performer will take place on Friday at his fantasy themed abode California ranch, Neverland. There has been no official confirmation from Jackson’s family on the location where his body will be laid to rest.

LOS ANGELES: The family of Michael Jackson is considering a traditional Muslim burial for the pop icon who had converted to Islam months prior to

his death, says a new repo

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Muslim Funeral for Michael Jackson

Alhamdulillah, it now looks certain that Michael Jackson funeral will be according to the Islamic rites.

Various news reported reliable sources confirming of the decision.

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Michael Jackson’s Family Planning Islamic Funeral

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Michael Jackson reportedly has converted to Islam in late 2008 and adopted the name Mikaeel, which is the name of one of Allah’s angels. Now, when there is still question of where the late superstar will be laid to rest, a new report has just emerged that he will be buried in a traditional Muslim funeral.

“The family is considering following the Muslim burial traditions because they believe Michael would have wanted to be laid to rest in keeping with his new-found religious beliefs,” a source close to the family stated. The insider continued telling X17 Online, “Michael’s brother Jermaine is educating the family as to the special rites because he feels it’s important to bury his brother according to the Muslim way.”

Previously, there was rumor that Michael’s body will be embalmed instead of being buried in his Islamic faith. The speculation raised since there was no indication that his body would be buried within two days of his death as dictated by the Koran.

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More:

• Michael Jackson’s Family Planning Islamic Funeral –http://www.eparsa.fr/world/index.php?2009/07/01/903-michael-jackson-s-family-planning-islamic-funeral
• Michael Jackson to be buried in Muslim tradition: Report – http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Features/Michael-Jackson/Michael-Jackson-to-be-buried-in-Muslim-tradition/articleshow/4727761.cms

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Latest: Muslim Funeral for Michael Jackson – https://akarimomar.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/muslim-funeral-for-michael-jackson/

Imam Siraj wishes to attend the janazah prayer of Michael Jackson

Gathered from various sources around the blogsphere with mostly quoting from  http://imamjohari.wordpress.com

Today, I spoke to with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, the Amir of the Muslim Alliance in North America and one of the most prominent imams in the United States.  Imam Siraj sends his condolences to the family of Michael Jackson and well wishes to his family.

Yesterday, the Imam Siraj completed his last radiation treatment for prostate cancer (cancer 3X higher in African-Americans), yet expressed his eagerness to attend the janazah Muslims funeral service for Michael Jackson whenever it is held he said, “Even if I stand in the back, I want to be there”.

Someone asked me,  “Why are we making a big deal about it!”.  I say we are not making a BIG deal about it.  It is the right of a Muslim to receive condolences and we are doing that by the Prophet’s (pbuh) instruction independent of the faith of the deceased.  The burial of the dead is an obligation upon the living; it is called in Islamic terminologyfard kifiyya (collective obligation).   No one can bury himself or herself; the living must bury the dead.