Hamza attends a Janaza

Shabana Hussain

Hamza’s usual fun Saturday is cancelled when his family receives the sad news that Uncle Sameer has died. Follow Hamza through the day as he learns about the various aspects of a Janaza.

This story is a gentle introduction to attending an Islamic funeral, told from a child’s perspective.

It familiarises children with the etiquettes and some of the rituals surrounding a funeral and provides an opportunity for important discussions around death and the afterlife in an age-appropriate manner.