Janazah

ʾinnā li-llāhi wa-ʾinnā ʾilayhi rājiʿūn ا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we return.” – Q2:156

RIC Masjid stands as a pillar of support for the Muslim ummah, extending its services to encompass the solemn rites of janazah (funeral). With compassion and dignity, the mosque offers comprehensive assistance to bereaved families during their time of need, guiding them through the necessary rituals and arrangements in accordance with Islamic tradition. From providing spiritual counsel to coordinating logistical details, RIC Masjid ensures that every aspect of the janazah process is handled with care and reverence, offering solace and support to grieving loved ones as they bid farewell to their departed members of the community.

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Here is the funeral (Janazah) checklist:

1. Contact King Memorial Park (Funeral Home): Notify them about the deceased, location of the body, and schedule pick-up with them
   1. Phone Number: (410) 944-8300
   2. Physical Address: 8710 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD 21244
2. Complete the Burial Plot Pre-Purchase Form on Islamic Society of Baltimore ISB Website
3. Visit/Contact the King Memorial office to finalize the logistics needed for grave arraignment
4. Choose the burial date & time, notify the RIC Janazah Committee of the intended burial date & time for Salaat-ul-Janaza (Prayer)
5. Direct King Memorial to bring the body to RIC Masjid on the finalized burial date & time for Salaat-ul-Janaza (Prayer)

Below are “estimated” funeral expenses:

1. Grave Plot/Funeral Home Service Cemetery Burial Charges
   1. 1. Adult Grave: $1600
      2. Infant Grave: $850
2. Funeral Home Services (Transportation & Ghusl/Washing):
   1. 1. Regular Business Hours Burial: $1500
         1. Outside Business Hours i.e. Mon-Fri after 3pm: additional fees between $150 – $400
         2. Saturday charges: additional fees between $150 – $500
         3. Sunday & Holidays charges: additional fees of $500