470 | It is often seen that the deceased face is placed facing the Mecca. Why is this? | ||
That is the direction that the deceased will go towards when awaken on the Day of Judgment. Furthermore Islamic teaching tells us to face towards Qibla during ibadaat and when sleeping, therefore at time of death that rule is also adhered to. | |||
Category (Death / Doomsday / Graveyard) | |||
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