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Throwing handfuls of dirt in the grave

After placing earth on the dead, some take handfuls of dirt and throw them on the grave thrice. We hope that you would give us a Hadeeth, if any, about this issue... More

93547 20-1-2014
Leaving the deceased without washing, shrouding and burying till it changes in color and smell

My grandmother died in the house and was left for twenty-four hours in the same clothing in which she died without being washed or shrouded. On the following day, before she was washed, her body became foul-smelling so much that no one liked to wash her, save her young daughter who washed and shrouded her dead body. Her face started to turn green or.. More

98279 20-1-2014
Effect of Janaabah on burying the deceased

I was in a state of Janaabah (major impurity) but I could not perform Ghusl and then I participated in burying a deceased. What is the ruling?.. More

29661 16-6-2013
Impermissible to pull out an artificial eye from the deceased

One of my relatives died while an artificial eye was implanted for him. Sould we bury him with it?.. More

12511 13-6-2013
Directing the dying person and the deceased in the grave as well at the funeral Prayer

How do we direct a person who is experiencing death as well as in times of washing, offering the funeral prayer and placing him in the grave?.. More

11703 13-6-2013
Prompting the deceased to say the testimony inside the grave

Is there any Hadeeth pertaining to prompting the deceased to say the proper answer to the questions of the grave by his relatives or friends? For example: O so and so the son of so and so woman or o so and so the son of Eve, say such and such... More

2473 29-5-2013
Who pays burial expenses of a Muslim?

How can I insure that I will receive a proper Muslim burial that will be paid for in the event of my death without the aid of life insurance? My mother will respect my wishes but she is not a Muslim so she has no knowledge nor does she have the funds. .. More

204304 26-4-2013
Burial of the dead by someone who has had sexual intercourse with his wife

As Salam alekum sheik, I had a sexual intercourse with my wife and next day my mother died so i buried her along with my cousin after Isha Prayer. But i heard that Prophet SAW has prohibited to enter in grave if one had sexual intercourse with there wife. Please explain in brief. also let me know the repent if i have committed a sin. Jazakallah.. More

150827 6-3-2011
Setting up a funeral fund in the mosque

assalam alikum. our local mosque is setting up a janza fund, to pay for any muslim who dies. is this right? my understanding it is the responsibilty of the family to provide the funds. also in uk if a person cannot afford a funeral the government provides funds. my view is money should go to the living who are suffering. thank you for your helpd.. More

143801 29-11-2010
Delaying the burial of the dead for waiting for his relatives to come

Assalaamu Alaikum I live oversease. Last month I received news that my Mother is seriously ill. I started my Journy on a Tuesday morning. But she died 1 hour before I started my journey, which I didn't know until I had a stopover at another country. In the mean time my family decided to keep the deceased until I reach their same day midnight (Tuesday.. More

117766 4-2-2009
Guessing the religion of an unknown dead person

you find a dead body.how can u gess that this woman was hindu or muslim.. More

117541 28-1-2009
Taking a dead body to graveyard before the grave is completely dug up

Assalamu alaikum Mufti Sahib If the dead body of a muslim is taken to graveyard, but grave has not been completely digged up and it will take considerable time to complete the grave.Should the dead body retained there or be sent back to home?.. More

116199 21-12-2008
Burying the dead in one’s home or in the vicinity of the mosque

I would want to know the Islamic Point of view on those who bury their deceased in the compound of the house where they live or in the compound of the mosque. If one's parent who is a Christain dies, can I do the Funeral rites or I call the his Christian members... More

101405 18-11-2007
Digging a grave for a Christian and erecting a cross grave marker

Is it permissible for a Muslim to dig a grave for a Christian man and erect a cross grave marker over it?.. More

17239 12-11-2007
A Muslim burying the corpse of a non-Muslim

A 10day baby of my neighbour who is a Christian died, no one could got near the corpse but I did and bury the baby, I want to know the islamic rulings on the rites to give the corpse since the parents are Christians and can we bury in the cementary of Muslims, and if it is baby whose parents are Muslims, do we give the baby Janazah? .. More

100478 28-10-2007

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51 fatwas

Throwing handfuls of dirt in the grave

Leaving the deceased without washing, shrouding and burying till it changes in color and smell

Effect of Janaabah on burying the deceased

Impermissible to pull out an artificial eye from the deceased

Directing the dying person and the deceased in the grave as well at the funeral Prayer

Prompting the deceased to say the testimony inside the grave

Who pays burial expenses of a Muslim?

Burial of the dead by someone who has had sexual intercourse with his wife

Setting up a funeral fund in the mosque

Delaying the burial of the dead for waiting for his relatives to come

Guessing the religion of an unknown dead person

Taking a dead body to graveyard before the grave is completely dug up

Burying the dead in one’s home or in the vicinity of the mosque

Digging a grave for a Christian and erecting a cross grave marker

A Muslim burying the corpse of a non-Muslim

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