FUNERALS

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.