Understanding Muslim funeral rites in light of Harris County Pct. 4 Cpl. Maher Husseini’s death

 Just days after a Muslim Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy was gunned down in broad daylight in southwest Houston, many might be wondering why Corporal Maher Husseini was being laid to rest so suddenly. As a Muslim, this is common—where the body has to be buried within 24-72 hours to perform Janazah (funeral) prayers at the mosque. This may come across as too soon for people unfamiliar with Islamic traditions, and I’m not qualified to speak on it, which is why I turned to religious leaders like Imam Tyeree El-Amin Boyd to help break it down.