Unusual Burial Ceremony: Confusion as Muslims hire coffin dancers to celebrate death of businessman in Osun (Video)
Mixed reactions have trailed a viral video showing an unusual burial ceremony for a prominent Muslim businessman, Alhaji Safiriyu Olasupo Aremu, in Iwo, Osun State..👉Read The Complete Original.
The viral video shows pallbearers dressed in white jalabiyas, a traditional Muslim dress, dancing while carrying a white coffin.
The celebratory display reportedly took place before the deceased was later interred according to Islamic burial rites.
The scene has sparked mixed reactions, particularly among Muslims, many of whom questioned the appropriateness of such a display during an Islamic burial.
Several commentators expressed concern that the use of a coffin and celebratory dancing contradicts the simplicity and solemnity traditionally associated with Islamic burials.
Some Muslims warned that such practices could blur the lines between religious rites and cultural or foreign influences, while others argued that families should be allowed to honour their loved ones in ways they deem fit, provided no harm is done.
Reacting to the video, a Facebook user, Elu Omo Elu, wrote: “Even non-Muslims will ask when Muslims began to celebrate burial to the extent of carrying a corpse around in a casket. Many non-Muslims admire Islamic burial for its simplicity and timeliness. Looking at this, you wonder if these are truly Muslims.”
Another user, Adetunji Afeez Yinka, lamented what he described as a drift from Islamic values.
“All the things that make Islam unique and respected are being thrown away due to inferiority complex. Very soon, someone will be asking what is wrong with dancing during prayer.”
Abu Hamzah Sulaiman Abdilkareem warned against what he called the imitation of non-Islamic burial practices.
“Islamic burial rites are founded upon simplicity, humility, and solemn reflection. Death in Islam is not entertainment or cultural display. True honour for the deceased lies in obedience to Allah and conformity to the Sunnah,” he said.
Others, however, urged restraint and tolerance. Oyedotun Olalekan Oyedotun argued that the family’s choice should be respected.
“As long as they did not harm anyone or disrupt the environment, why the noise and insults? We should learn to respect others’ opinions,” Oyedotun said.
Confusion as Muslims hire coffin dancers to celebrate death of businessman in Osun pic.twitter.com/kUIrUSXwby
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Similarly, Taosand Concept called for calm and constructive dialogue rather than condemnation.
“Can someone explain what is wrong and why it is inappropriate, instead of insults? There’s no ultimate method to heaven, only God knows who truly serves Him right,” he said.
Alhaji Safiriyu Olasupo Aremu passed away on January, 16, 2026. He was Chairman of Iwo and Districts Petroleum Marketers and Managing Director of S. Ola Aremu Motors.
Following his death, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, described the passing of the Iwo-born businessman as painful and devastating.
In a condolence message, the governor commiserated with the people of Iwoland, noting that the loss was deeply felt across the state.
Governor Adeleke described Alhaji Aremu as a pride of Iwo, whose life was marked by enterprise, diligence, philanthropy, and a strong commitment to community development.
He added that the vacuum left by his death would be difficult to fill, stressing that his legacy of hard work, selflessness, and service to humanity would continue to inspire future generations..👉Read The Complete Original.
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