While performing Ghusl for a Mayyit, an Aalim commented that I was committing Bid'ah. I had placed cotton wool under the head to keep it aligned, as well placing cotton wool on the private parts to prevent the Kafan from becoming soiled after the Ghusl is completed....
QUESTION: Is a female allowed to perform the Janaazah Salaah after the Asr and Fajr Salaah in the Haramain Shareefain? Considering that Nafl Salaah is not permissible at these times, does the same ruling apply for Janaazah Salaah in the Haramain? ANSWER: Women should...
Q1) How high can one make the sand above the grave? Is one hand span or more acceptable? A1) The height of the grave should be one hand span. It should not be flat to the ground nor higher than one hand span. Q2) Are we allowed to plant on the grave? A2) The planting...
QUESTION: If a Hanafi is following a person who performs Raf'ul Yadayn in Janaazah Salaah, is it Mustahab for him to raise his hands or not? Shaami quotes two views; one stating permissiblity and the other saying it's Mustahab. ANSWER: It is permissible to raise the...
QUESTION: Please provide a detailed method of Ghusl for the Mayyit, particularly for a female Mayyit. ANSWER: We have mentioned a detailed method of performing Ghusl for a deceased male and female hereunder: Method of Bathing the Deceased The following is the method...
QUESTION: A family member resides on a farm which is situated in a predominantly non-Muslim area, +/- 60 km from the closest Muslim cemetery. They have expressed a desire to be buried on the farm that they currently own/live on. Is this permissible or advisable?...
QUESTION: If a Mayyit has braces on their teeth, is it necessary to remove them? ANSWER: In principle, all unattached items and extra garments should be removed from the deceased at the time of Ghusl. Hence, the braces should also be removed if it is possible to...
QUESTION: Are the Marhoomeen able to hear the living people? If so, what are they able to hear? ANSWER: It is recorded in the Hadith: ما مِن أحدٍ يمرُّ بقبرِ أخِيهِ المؤمنِ كانَ يعرفُه في الدُّنْيَا فيُسَلِّمُ عليهِ إلا عرفَهُ و ردَّ عليهِ السَّلام (الاستذكار 305)...