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.
Tag: 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?
Verily the grave is the first station of the Aakhirah
Uthmaan would stand near a grave and weep until his beard became wet…
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’.
Attending the funeral of an Innovator
Is there reward in attending the funeral procession of someone that commits acts of shirk and innovation?
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?