Janazah Services (Funeral)
“Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ‘all’ return.” (Quran 2:156)
In the unfortunate event of death of a family member or friend, Islamic Foundation provides Islamic funeral arrangements in partnership with Muslim Funeral Home - Phone Number: (815) 549-9400 while offering the masjid space for Janazah (funeral) prayer at the masjid.
Services provided at Islamic Foundation:
- Acquiring a burial plot at multiple cemeteries
- Organizing a Janazah (funeral) prayer at the masjid
- Announcing to the community through our social media platforms
For arrangements and any questions, please contact Br. Jawed Aslam at (630) 926-0235 or Br. Abdul Baseer at (708) 261-6654. Please note these services are only available to members of the community.
Services provided by the funeral home:
- Obtaining a death certificate and burial permit (extra cost for additional copies)
- Arrangements for storing a body
- Ghusl (washing) before burial
- Shrouding (kafan) and casket
- Transportation to the masjid and to burial ground
The nearest cemeteries for the community are Arlington Cemetery, Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Chapel Hill Cemetery. All charges for the use of cemetery are to be paid directly to the respective cemetery. Please reach out to the individuals listed below for more information.
For more info
If you’re looking to proactively invest in acquiring a burial plot at one of the cemetery locations contracted by Islamic Foundation, please contact Br. Jawed Aslam
Muslim Funeral Home
Phone(815) 549-9400
