Here we'll explore the biological process of death and also clear up some basic questions about the science of it all. Find out how the mind reacts to death and how people try to cope with it. Death is treated very differently all around the world. Here we'll discuss the various religious and cultural differences. Discover the social implications of death and how death affects society. Discuss death related topics with other surfers.

Anthropology Religions of the World: Islam Much like in Judaism, death in Islam is considered to be the will of the supreme deity and not a tragedy. But unlike in Judaism, there are Islamic doctrines against excessive grieving. Prohibited are the tearing of clothes and wailing which were characteristic of pre-Islamic Middle-Eastern mourning. The wearing of mourning attire is also prohibited in the Koran. An exception exists in the case of the wife, however. A wife whose husband has died is advised to mourn for a period of four months and ten days. During this time the wearing of make-up, the wearing of fancy clothing, and the reception of new marriage proposals are not allowed. This period is considered an extension of the marriage. To Muslims, death is a journey for the deceased, not a destruction. This, combined with the belief in the will of Allah and the rules against breast-beating, makes for a more tranquil approach to death than in some other religions. Copyright 2001. Created by a Thinkquest team. Feel free to email us at C0122781@thinkquest.org.