17/06/2026
Father Dies During Countryside Visit While Funeral Services Are Underway, Raising Questions for Parents and Children Over Burial or Cremation
We travelled into the countryside as part of a Sadaqah Jariyah funeral services team.
A father had come to visit his son, who had turned away from Islam. During the quiet hours of the night, the father passed away. In those final moments, the son chose to stay downstairs watching television rather than being present with his father, a detail that deepened the sense of distance and regret.
It is a sobering reminder of how fragile family ties can become when faith and values drift apart. In today’s world, much is often spent on weddings and celebrations filled with music, dhol drums, noise, and grand displays. Yet comparatively little attention is given to strengthening Deen, building character, and preparing for what truly lasts.
Parents are often left with a difficult reflection: will their children ensure an Islamic burial for them, or would they instead choose cremation? In Islam, burial is the prescribed practice, and the thought of it not being honoured highlights a deeper disconnect in belief, identity, and upbringing. It is not only about final rites, but about what has been rooted in the hearts and lives of the next generation.
Life is brief, and moments of connection are easily lost. In the end, what remains is reflection and consequence.
This is a reminder to think deeply about what we nurture in our homes, what we pass on to our children, and the legacy we leave behind.
