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Death can come to anyone at anytime and at any place. Therefore, it is very
important for every Muslim to know the rules and procedures regarding Ghusal,
Kaffan and the burial. To talk of worldly matters in the funeral house is wrong
and people should rather engage themselves in Tilaawat (recitation) of the Holy
Quran, Zikr and the recitation of Yaseen Shareef.
Loud crying, beating of the chest or pulling of hair, etc. is
prohibited in Islam. Mourning in silence and crying softly is acceptable.
Unnecessary delaying of the Mayyit to its final destination by waiting for
people to arrive from afar is not permissible. The dead should be buried as
soon as possible. When the funeral procession is on it’s way to the Masjid,
Durood and Kalima Tayyibah should be recited instead of indulging in worldly
talks. After the Janaza Namaaz it is Sunnat to read Fateha and send the Sawaab
(reward) to the Marhoom (deceased) and make Du’a in abundance for the Marhoom.
After the burial, it is also good to give Azaan at the head-side as
this lessens the Azaab (punishment) of the Qabar (grave) and makes it easy to
answer the questions asked by Munkar and Nakeer. It is also Sunnat to cook food
and take the food to the bereaved family and feed them, instead of expecting
them to feed everybody. This food should only be used to feed the bereaved
family members and their relatives who have come from afar and not feed
everybody present at the funeral house. If the family does wish to cook food,
it should be for the poor and needy. |