The Sacred of Hand-Kissing in Islamic Culture: A Respectful Gesture at Kazem Siddiqi’s Memorial Ceremony

Chapter 11: The Emotional and Spiritual Impact of Respectful Gestures During Memorials

Honoring the Memory of the Departed

In Islamic belief, respecting elders and spiritual leaders during memorials is a way of honoring their legacy and seeking divine blessings for their souls.

Seeking Blessings and Spiritual Barakah

Acts like hand-kissing are believed to carry spiritual blessings (Barakah). When a child performs this act during a memorial, it is seen as a prayerful gesture that invokes divine mercy and forgiveness for the departed.

Reinforcing Faith and Trust in Divine Justice

Memorial ceremonies serve as reminders of mortality and the transient nature of life, reinforcing faith in divine justice and the importance of living a righteous life.

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