What is it like to face death on a daily basis? What is the connection between this life and the realm of the Barzakh? How do we grieve the loss of loved ones and our Muslim brothers and sisters? Join Sh. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hraichie, "The Muslim Undertaker," for a powerful and emotional reflection on the Barzakh, the Islamic burial process, and the experiences of undertaking and washing. Sh. Ahmad Hraichie, a Funeral Service Director, shares his personal reflections and insights as they discuss grief, the inevitability of death, and the afterlife. This deep discussion offers valuable perspectives on coping with loss and understanding the journey to the afterlife. 0:00 What happens to the body after death 8:04 Why Sh. Ahmad became an undertaker 12:13 The Barzakh and dreaming of our mothers 18:58 Signs of a good or bad ending on a dead body 29:19 The ghusl and the shrouding 34:15 Experiences of graves and cemeteries 42:40 Those who are unaffected by seeing death 50:23 Amazing deaths of the people of Gaza 57:22 Life of the martyrs in the Barzakh 1:02:47 Living this life with perspective Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!

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