A few questions about the Muslim Culture

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Hi,

I am asking for my mum. Her work friend had a baby 2 sundays ago but sadly lost the baby on friday. He is Muslim and she was speaking to someone at work about sending a card. They said to make sure the card does not have a cross on it as it would be very offensive. Someone walked pass and said dont send flowers either but mum was unable to catch up with her to ask why.

She was just wondering if that was correct to not send flowers? What would be nice to do/send? She is close to him in work but not out of work - if that makes sense. (She is 30yars older than him.)

Thank you in advance for your advise.

I think a hand written note to him AND his wife would be appropriate. No flowers for the dead in muslim rite.

Would also avoid a cross, although if you are a religious person and he knows the strengt of your belief, then he will surely see your prayers for his family as heartfelt rather than see offense in the symbolism.

Thank you Slim22. I'll pass that on to my mum