Umi Pipik Expresses Her Opinion Regarding the Cremation of Dali Wassink's Body According to Islamic Perspective

Kapanlagi.com - Umi Pipik revealed her views on the cremation of Dali Wassink, the husband of Jennifer Coppen, which has attracted public attention. In Islam, the practice of cremation is not recommended because Islam has specific procedures for handling the deceased, such as washing, shrouding, praying for, and burying them.

"That is indeed not allowed in Islam, there are rules regarding it," said Umi Pipik when met in the Kapten Tendean area, South Jakarta, Thursday (25/7/2024).

"In Islam, the body must be buried, shrouded, washed, prayed for, and placed in a grave," Umi Pipik continued.

1. Good Assumption

Scattering Dali Wassink's ashes in Bali © instagram/jennifercoppenreal

According to Umi Pipik, Jennifer should understand the Islamic procedures for handling the deceased. Although living in a non-Muslim family environment on Dali's side, Umi Pipik assumes that Jennifer might find it difficult to speak openly about the matter.

"I think positively about this, I see that they are a young couple, they must know that Islam requires burial. But here we know they live in an environment where Dali's family is non-Muslim. Perhaps on one side, Jennifer has no effort to express it, so it is left to the family," said Umi Pipik.

2. Just Pray

Umi Pipik believes that Allah is All-Knowing about His servants. Therefore, Umi Pipik can only pray for the best for the late Dali, hoping he finds the best place by the Almighty God.

"Allah is Most Gracious and Most Merciful, who knows the condition of His servants, so I think those who have passed away should just be prayed for," concluded Umi Pipik.

Previously, during the ash scattering moment, Jennifer Coppen explained to the public that the cremation was a family decision and a request from the late Dali Wassink, who had recently embraced Islam.

(kpl/aal/phi)