Gendered expressions of grief: an Islamic continuum
Beliefs and customs surrounding death, funeral rites, and mourning provide a window into a society’s most deeply held values. In the monotheistic faith of Islam, eschatology - belief in the Day of Judgment (Yawm al-din) and resurrection (al-qiyama) - underlies many practices. Public mourning rituals...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Creighton University
2007
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The journal of religion & society
Year: 2007, Volume: 9 |
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Death; Religious aspects; Islam
B Grief B Funeral rites and ceremonies B Mourning customs B Future life; Islam B Islamic B Women in Islam |
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