Sunday 22nd November 2026, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue details to follow
Navigating Death, Grief & Bereavement Through Faith and Understanding
When someone we love passes away, what do we do next? What does Islam really teach us about grief? And how do we support those who are left behind?
Death is inevitable, yet so many of us feel unprepared when it happens. From the practical arrangements to the emotional struggles, religious obligations and cultural expectations, there are often more questions than answers.
Join Unity Family Services for an engaging and thought-provoking event bringing together three speakers to explore death, grief and bereavement from Islamic, practical and psychological perspectives.
🎙️ THREE SPEAKERS | THREE PERSPECTIVES | ONE IMPORTANT CONVERSATION
📖 Shaykh Amer Jamil
Grief, Loss & Bereavement: What Does Islam Really Teach Us?
Are we supporting the bereaved in the way Islam teaches us, or are cultural norms sometimes making their grief harder?
Shaykh Amer Jamil will explore the often-overlooked challenges, misconceptions and pitfalls surrounding death and bereavement, including:
- The do’s and don’ts of mourning: What is encouraged, discouraged or misunderstood in Islam?
- Condolences and visiting the bereaved: What should we say, when should we visit, and when might our presence become a burden?
- Culture versus religion: Are some of our funeral and mourning traditions rooted in Islam, or simply inherited customs?
- The pressure placed on grieving families: Expectations around gatherings, hospitality, food, finances and community obligations.
- Navigating grief through faith: Understanding sabr (patience), sadness, crying, acceptance and reliance upon Allah.
- Common mistakes and misconceptions: Practices and attitudes that can unintentionally increase the suffering of those already grieving.
- Supporting the bereaved beyond the funeral: What does genuine Islamic compassion look like in the weeks and months that follow?
An opportunity to ask the questions we often hesitate to raise and gain clarity on what Islam actually teaches, rather than what society expects.
🕌 Asim, Funeral Director, Glasgow Central Mosque
When Death Occurs: What Happens Next?
Who do you contact when someone passes away? What are the legal requirements? How do funeral arrangements work, and what costs are involved?
An essential practical guide covering everything from registering a death and arranging a burial to understanding the processes, responsibilities and challenges families may face.
💚 Therapist: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Grief
Beyond ‘I’m Sorry for Your Loss’: How Do We Really Help?
Grief doesn’t follow a timetable, and everyone experiences it differently.
Explore the psychological impact of losing someone, why grief can affect people in unexpected ways, how to recognise when someone is struggling, and practical approaches to coping with loss.
Learn what to say, what to avoid, how to listen with empathy and how to support someone without unintentionally making their pain worse.
💬 Open Panel Discussion & Live Q&A
We’ll bring all three speakers together for an open, honest and compassionate conversation about the realities of death, loss and bereavement.
No question is too small. This is an opportunity to address difficult subjects, challenge misconceptions and explore how we can become a more informed and supportive community.
📅 Sunday 22 November 2026
🕟 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Venue details to follow
☕ Tea and light refreshments provided
🎟️ Tickets £5 + Eventbrite booking fee | Ages 16+
Whether you’ve experienced bereavement, are supporting someone through loss, or simply want to understand your Islamic responsibilities and be better prepared for life’s most difficult moments, this event is for you.
Because supporting someone through grief is not just about what we say when they lose someone, but how we treat them in the days, weeks and months that follow.
📩 Tickets & info:
https://GatheredInUnity.eventbrite.co.uk
