Muslim cemeteries

Muslim cemeteries are designated burial grounds where Muslims inter their deceased according to Islamic customs. Typically, graves are aligned facing the Qibla (direction of Mecca), and bodies are buried directly in the earth without coffins if permitted by local laws. The burial process emphasizes humility and equality in death, avoiding elaborate tombstones, and often includes ritual غسل (ghusl, washing) and سـيـر (kafan, shrouding). Cemeteries serve as sacred, tranquil spaces for remembrance and prayer, reinforcing the Islamic principles of respect, charity, and the belief in life after death.