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 188 place for so sacred an office; but either in a mosque, or in some open space near the dwelling of the deceased person, or the graveyard. The owner of the corpse, i. e. the nearest relative, is the proper person to recite the service; but it is usually said by the family Imám, or the village Qází.

The following is the order of the service:—

"Here begin the prayers for the dead."

"I purpose to perform prayers to God, for this dead person, consisting of four Takbírs."

"Holiness to Thee, O God,"

"And to Thee be praise."