Burial.
In Islamic law
Islamic practice is prompt burial, without a casket in many interpretations and facing the qiblah.
In Canadian law
Provincial and municipal cemetery rules vary; some require a container. Muslim sections exist in most major Canadian cities.
Making an Islamic will in Canada — province by province, and what makes one valid where you live →
We have not yet researched whether the four Sunni schools differ on this term, so we are not going to tell you either way. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
This is legal information only. For advice on your own circumstances, speak to a lawyer.
Citations & sources
Every factual claim on this page traces to a source below. Details change — check the original source before relying on any figure, fee or legal position.
- What to do when someone dies — Government of Ontario