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Appel à contribution / Journal of the Anthropology of the Contemporary Middle East and Central Eurasia (ACME) Ritual and Local Traditions of Funerary in Islam : Historical and Contemporary Issues Dirigé par Faegheh ShiraziDeath ritual is an expression of cultural attitudes, values and ideals passed down by parents, and generations before, which an individual learns as a member of society. Death is painful and emotional time, yet it can be filled with hope and mercy for our departed ones. Many believe that death is the beginning of eternal life, and it is not the end of a person’s existence, we ask for our creator’s mercy to protect the departed ones and wish for their happiness and peace in their new life and form. The correct performance of the rituals associated with death is of utmost importance, and while the purpose of the rituals and places of the burials continuing to serve the purpose, but many of the rituals themselves have altered in form to adjust to changes in our respected societies. By analyzing of mortuary practices, one can learn about the behavior of a culture since it will reveal people’s notions of gods, souls, witches, spirits and the life of afterworlds, in addition to their conceptions of the social and moral worlds. In other words, the various rituals and ceremonies that are performed are primarily concerned with the explanation, validation and integration of a people’s view of the world... Plus d'informations : http://www.seankingston.co.uk/Instructionsforauthors.pdfContact : fshirazi@uts.cc.utexas.edu