Tag: funerals

• Ruling on following the funeral of grave-worshippers

  Jul 12, 2024 |  at 06 Muharram 1446

  If such people die in the state which you describe, it is not permissible to follow their funeral procession, to pray over them.

• The Origin of The Forty-Day Anniversary

  Jul 12, 2023 |  at 24 Dhul-Hijjah 1444

  The origin of this is a Pharaonic custom which was practised by the Pharaohs before Islam, then it spread from them to other nations.

• Ruling On Reciting Al-Fatihah For The Deceased When Visiting His Grave

  Jul 12, 2023 |  at 24 Dhul-Hijjah 1444

  There is no report that the Prophet ﷺ recited a surah of the Qur’an or any verses thereof for the dead, even though he visited them often.

• Ruling On Women Offering Janazah Prayer

  Nov 28, 2020 |  at 13 Rabi' Al-Thani 1442

  Generally, It is Islamically prescribed for any Muslim to offer Janazah Prayer, whether they are a man or a woman. A woman can join the Janazah Prayer in the Mosque, or offer it at home.

• Sites of The Prophets' Graves

  Nov 14, 2020 |  at 28 Rabiul-Awal 1442

  The sites of the graves of all prophets are unknown, except the grave of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) which is in Madinah and the grave of Prophet Ibrahim in Khalil.