Answers: 182Funerals and rulings on graves
- Ruling on visiting graves
- The Sunnah is to hasten with the bier [to the graveyard]
- The Sunnah is to make the grave deep, but is there a difference between the grave of a woman and the grave of a man?
- It is prescribed to offer condolences from the time of death, and there is no set time for its end
- Can You Offer The Funeral Prayer in Absentia?Offering the funeral prayer in absentia is permissible because it is proven that the Prophet and his Companions prayed for the Negus and there is no evidence to prove that this is exclusive to the Prophet.146,992
- Ruling on offering the funeral prayer for the deceased before the imam does so
- Is it permissible to stitch shrouds?
- How to Shroud a Woman in IslamIt is recommended to shroud a woman in five pieces of cloth. This reflects her modesty and the respect accorded to her even after death.39,127
- Is It Permissible to Receive Money for Washing the Dead?While accepting money for washing the deceased is permissible in Islam, it is preferable to perform it voluntarily to maximize the spiritual reward. However, if payment is stipulated, it should be fair and reasonable.18,455
- Is It Permissible to Call People for the Janazah Prayer?It is not prescribed to make a call via loudspeakers for worshippers to assemble for the funeral prayer, whether that is by saying “As-Salatu Jami`ah” or saying “As-Salatu `ala Al-Mayyit.”17,424
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