Death and burial
Questions:-
1. If non-Muslims attend a Muslim’s funeral, are they permitted to pour sand in the grave of the deceased person?
2. We live in an area predominantly occupied by non-Muslims. We try to maintain a cordial relationship with them in order to keep the peace among all residents. If any of them happen to pass away, are we permitted to participate in their funerals, in order to keep the peaceful relationship intact. We do understand that we have been prohibited from it under normal circumstances.
3. If a woman passes away, will her husband be considered as the Wali of the Janaazah? If not, who will be her guardians?
4. Where are the Jinn buried?
Answers:-
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The non-Muslims attending the funeral should not be prohibited from pouring sand into the Qabr. [Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Pg.440 Vol.13]
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If you are left with no alternative and you are forced to attend, then try to suffice on just attending the funeral. Refrain from all such acts that you are able to refrain from, and continue making Taubah and Istighfaar. [Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Pg.440 Vol.13]
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As long as the residuaries (as listed in the chapter of inheritance) are present, the husband will not be the Wali of the Janaazah. [Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Pg.445 Vol.13]
According to some texts, it seems that the father has Wilaayat even though the Marhooma’s husband and son are present. However, if the husband or other members of the family or community have already performed the Janaazah Salaah, then the Janaazah Salaah will be discharged. Salaat-ul-Janaazah is valid even if discharged without the permission of the Wali. However, in such a case, the Wali reserves the right of performing the Salaah again at a later stage. Once the Wali has performed the Janaazah Salaah, no other person may perform the Salaah thereafter. [Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Pg.197 Vol.13]
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Jinnat are buried in the earth, ocean and mountains. [Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Pg.435 Vol.13]