This is a brief article regarding the etiquette and procedure of washing the body of the deceased. I summarised this from “Ahkam al-Janaaiz” by al-Albani, as well as the Fatawa of Ibn Baz.
Category: Funeral
Where Should Janazah Salah be Prayed?
An article which clarifies the ruling of praying the funeral prayer in the Masjid, Musalla or graveyard.
Rulings Pertaining to Suicide
This article outlines various rulings related to suicide, including: Is suicide kufr? What is the final abode of this person? Can we pray his janāzah? How should a community react to a suicide?
Innovations Associated with Ta’ziyah (Offering Condolences)
A concise article mentioning some of the innovations associating with Ta’ziyah (Offering condolences)
Writing names on gravestones
The ruling of having a gravestone with the name of the deceased person written on there
Congregational Du’a in the Graveyard
Upon completion of burying the deceased, one of the people who is present raises his voice in supplication, whilst raising his hands; the people behind him say ‘Aameen’.
Extending salutations upon the deceased in the graveyard
Should one extend salutations upon the deceased in their graves from within the graveyard or from the street whilst passing by the graveyard?
Announcing a Muslim’s Death via the Internet
What is the ruling regarding announcing the death of the scholars and other than them via the internet and via news media [services]; is this (considered) as an-na’yu?