Yaqeen Podcast 6,000 Bodies Washed and Buried | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Ahmad Hrachie, the Muslim Undertaker | The Other Side
May 13, 2025
Sh. Ahmad Hraichie, known as 'The Muslim Undertaker', is a Funeral Service Director who shares profound insights about death and grief. He delves into the rituals of preparing bodies for burial in Islam, emphasizing the beauty of honoring the deceased. Together, he and Sh. Omar Suleiman discuss the emotional weight of handling death daily, the Islamic concept of Barzakh, and the bonds formed through remembrance. They also touch on resilience amid loss, highlighting the importance of community support during times of mourning.
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Unforgettable First Death Encounter
- Sh. Ahmad encountered a deceased refugee who'd been dead for 6-7 weeks in terrible conditions.
- The smell was unforgettable and symbolized the raw reality of death he faces daily.
Soul's Unique Departure at Death
- Death is the end of the body but the focus is on the soul's enrichment.
- The soul leaves with a smooth breath in, not a breath out, signaling a unique transition.
Body Shows Death's Reality
- Seeing a lifeless body reveals the undeniable reality of death's finality.
- This vision confronts the living with the truth of our inevitable return to earth.