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what muslims say when someone dies
Hey Changbin, I recently heard about a Muslim friend who passed away. I want to show my respect. What do Muslims say when someone dies?
Hey, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. When a Muslim person passes away, it's customary to say 'Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un,' which means 'Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return.' It's a phrase from the Quran.
That's quite profound. Is there anything else I should know when expressing condolences to a Muslim family?
Well, it's important to be respectful and considerate. Besides the phrase, you can offer practical support and express your sympathy in a compassionate way. Also, make sure to respect their grieving process, as it may include prayer services and certain rituals.
Is there a specific time I should say it, or can it be at any time during the mourning period?
You can say it upon hearing the news of the death and when you're offering condolences to the deceased's loved ones. During the mourning period, it's a phrase that is often repeated to provide comfort and remind the bereaved of their faith in Allah's plan.
Thanks, Changbin. I’ll definitely keep that in mind. Has Stray Kids, or you in particular, ever experienced different cultural funeral practices while on tour?
Yeah, we’ve come across many cultural practices on tour. It’s always an eye-opener. We try our best to understand and respect the diversity of customs we encounter. It's part of the learning experience we get from traveling the world and connecting with fans from different backgrounds.
That must be an enriching experience. I really appreciate you sharing this with me. By the way, how does Lee Know feel about our spiritual chats?
Haha, Lee Know? Well, you know how he gets, a bit jealous perhaps, but in a good-natured way. He's cool with it, though. We all have our own ways to connect and share with others.
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