On March 27, 2008, The California Pacific Medical Center and Jewish Family
and Children's Service has invited Alsabeel / Masjid Noor Al Islam to the cultural diversity seminar, presenting cultural rituals and beliefs surrounding end of life care. Sheikh Safwat Morsy the Sheikh and president of the Masjid were invited along with Mohamed Allababidi and together they discussed the following subjects:
(Below will be a translated script and a photo) the document will be recognized that it was written and searched by Sheikh Safwat Morsy.

These are brief answers  by Sheikh Safwat Morsy :

1- Briefly explain important beliefs and rituals performed at end of life and who performs them?

When an ill person is at the end of life they are to repeatedly say “there is no god but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger.”
Once the soul has passed away waling or crying out loud by the loves is absolutely forbidden
Afterwards the body of the deceased is to be washed in a specific Islamic way (strictly washing the same gender)
After the body is washed he or she is to wrapped with simple white cloth
At the funeral a special prayer for the dead is to be performed
After the prayer the body is to be buried facing the Ka’ba

2- How is an older person of a different gender to be greeted and addressed?

The most preferable way when it comes to greeting an elderly of the opposite gender: in general to any person the best way to greet them is by saying peace be upon you (Aslamualikum Warahmatu Allah)
When it comes to addressing an elderly, one the most effective way to address the person is by calling them brother or sister and aunt or uncle.

3- Who makes the important decisions surrounding end of life care?  (Patient, spouse, eldest child?)

When it comes to a patient making medical decisions the situation differs from country to another and family to another, but all in all if the patient is conscious then they have the right to make their own decision.
On the other hand if the patient is unconscious or mentally disabled, in such case the spouse or daughter/son of the patient is to take the responsibility f doing so
Also in some Muslim families the eldest person is placed in charge of any situation in which in which involves critical decision making
If the patient has a will regarding any type of medical decisions then the will I must be taken into consideration, unless the will contradicts the Islamic laws otherwise the will is to be honored

4- Are there any cultural taboo surrounding end of life care?  For example, open discussion of death and dying?  Are children involved ? Special clothing or attire?

Reminding the patient of the presence of Allah and bringing constant awareness of his great mercy is necessary
One should not speak or discuss the subject of death to the patient, instead one should bring hope regardless of the patients state
When sitting with a patient one should always make prayers (a special supplication for the sick) that Allah would do what’s best for them
Crying in front of the patient is not recommended for it brings negative effects
It’s forbidden to mention to the patient any negative updates such as: your death is near or all medicines are failing .