Question: Assalamualaykum Warahmatullah Please check this masla for me Should we give Ghusl to a person who passed away on the spot after his car collided with a truck. Yes body is fine Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In the inquired scenario, Ghusl should be given to him. Although he may receive the reward of martyrdom (شهيد) in the … [Read more...]
Preferred days for visiting a Graveyard
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August 22, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaykum When is it sunnah to visit the graveyard? Please advice Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In principle, it is recommended to visit the graveyard regularly, without restricting such visitation to any particular day. Nevertheless, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the preferred days for visiting, with Friday … [Read more...]
Burial Procedure & Recitations at the Grave
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April 23, 2026 by
Question: Assalamu alaykum. Please inform me what is the procedure when a person is being buried and sand is thrown on him, what does the Moulana recite, like surah Yaseen etc and where should he stand when reciting the different surahs? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Firstly, it is important to ensure that the funeral and burial rites are … [Read more...]
Janaza in absentia
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January 30, 2025 by
Question: Assalamualaikum Muftis I wanted to enquire about janaza in absentia. Is it fine to read? I live in a shafi dominated country but I am a Hanafi. JazakaAllah for your help. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. According to the Hanafi school of thought, it is not permissible to perform Salat … [Read more...]
Covering the janaazah with a cloth containing Qur’anic verses
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August 22, 2024 by
Question: What is the ruling regarding covering the janaazah with a cloth on which verses of the Qur’an are written? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Respected Brother/Sister in Islam, There is no basis for this practice in Shari’ah and it is against the dignity and respect of the Qur’aan, one should completely refrain from it. And Allah … [Read more...]
Making Du’a in creole in Janazah Salaah
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October 31, 2023 by
Question: Making Du’a in creole in Janazah Salaah. Is it permissible? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is Sunnah, more rewardable and more worthy of being accepted when one makes Du’a (during Salah or out of it) accordingly to the narrated (Ma’thoor) Du’as from Nabi ﷺ. However, if one is not offering Salah, one may make supplication in any … [Read more...]
