Sinead O'Connor's family offered Islamic funeral for iconic singer

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Dr Ali Selim of Dublin’s Islamic Cultural Centre has not yet been contacted by Sinead O'Connor's family but insists he would be 'delighted to facilitate Islamic funeral procedures for her'

A leading figure in the Irish Muslim community has said Sinead O’Connor could be given an Islamic funeral in accordance with her religious beliefs.

Dr Selim told us: "Of course if she is Muslim and it is approved by her family, I would be delighted to facilitate Islamic funeral procedures for her."She did embrace Islam and she was very proud of being a Muslim. She spoke publicly about embracing Islam."It was a very sad moment to read the news that she had passed away.""I understand the difficult circumstances at the moment, and it is a very difficult time for all her family members.

"From a Muslim point of view, we believe that if a person passes away, the body is still respected and handled the same way it would be handled when the person was alive.

 

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