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Regrets having wanted to die as a 'Shaheed (martyr)

I have a question regarding martyrdom (shaheed. I and my husband were watching a television program regarding Palestine and I felt very moved by what I saw. I said to my husband I pray that I also die as a shaheed. Shortly after it occurred to me that I wanted to share a long life with my husband and have children and see them grow up. I then.. More

88367 26-7-2004
In need of a Muslim graveyard

I have a question about funeral/graves. I converted to Islam almost 2 years ago, Alhamdulillah! I live in Denmark where Muslims don't have their ownburial place. We Muslimshave only a few places for graves not far from where the Christians are buried! The problem here in Demark is that after around 20 years ifthe grave is not paidfor theydemolish.. More

88239 12-7-2004
Presenting the reward of reading Qur'an to a living person

My mother who came from a poor family and who is now about 67 years still living with me from her young age was not able to read Quran. Alhamdulillah she supported me to read Quran. I want to present her now by reading Quran for her. Is this allowed when the person is still living, and will my mother get the same rewards as the person recites.. More

88186 4-7-2004
A Wife Performing Ghusl to Her Ill or Deceased Husband

Can a woman give her ill husband a Ghusl and a woman bathe (Ghusl-e- Mayyit) her husband's dead body because no one is available for either? .. More

88126 28-6-2004
Burial in a grave with water and seeing the face of the dead

1) Last week a friend went for funeral service. He said that the grave was full of water. Is it allowed to bury a dead person in water? 2) The imam said that it is not allowed to see the face of a dead person after (Ghusl). Is this correct in light of Quran and Sunnah?.. More

88096 27-6-2004
Planting on graves

It is said in one of the Bukhari hadith that the prophet once was passing and pointed to graves and said that they were being punished.One because of backbiting and other because of the impurities while urinating. Then the prophet took palm plants and planted on the graves. The ulama (scholars)say that everything in this world praises Allah including.. More

87977 17-6-2004
Reciting Al-Fatihah for condolence to the deceased's family

1. What should an advertisement be like according to Islam? Is there any difference in its type and application? 2. Is it permissible to say Tuwufiya (passed away with respect) for non- Muslims as some TV channels or individuals say when non-Muslims die? 3. Were the Surahs of the Qur'an revealed to prophet Mohammed (Salla Allahu Alaihi Wa.. More

87988 16-6-2004
Giving charity on behalf of her deceased mother

My mother died 3 years ago. She used to give Sadaqa to some people during her life. I kept giving this Sadaqa for the same people after she died. My question is: can I use my Zakah al-Mal to pay this people and will this affect the reward to my mother?.. More

87740 19-5-2004
Sacrificing in the name of the dead

This is regarding the sacrifice of animals. Is it permissible to sacrifice animals in the name of dead? My father has expired. Can I perform sacrifice in his name? .. More

87313 27-4-2004
Raising the hand while making Du’a at the cemetery

Is itpermissible to raise yourhands when making Du’aafter burying the dead person and while visiting the graveyard? Please give evidence... More

87633 26-4-2004
Observances for the deceased

Does reciting Fatihah at home on the 9 days, 40 days, yearly death anniversary of a close relative have any reference in Qur’an or Hadith and is it valid? If yes then is the Fatihah read on the food that is kept for Fatihah, saying that it was the deceased favourite food right? If no then should one eat it?.. More

87452 24-4-2004
Shrines at graves and their value

What is the purpose for constructing shrines? Is it lawful to visit them? Is not fasting for a whole lifetime and not praying also or fasting and praying the Maghrib and Asr Salah in the shrine worth it to keep the person in the grave happy?.. More

87505 24-4-2004
Presenting the reward for prayer to Prophet Muhammad

I pray 2 Rak’ah and my intention is to present their reward to Prophet Muhammad(may Allah's peace and blessing be upon him).Is that correct?.. More

87520 22-4-2004
Gathering to read Qur’an for the dead

Gathering to read Qur’an for the dead or for celebration not for learning and teaching... More

87586 19-4-2004
An absentee funeral prayer

Can aperson who is abroad prayan absentee Janazah prayer for a deceased relative in his home country?.. More

87219 3-3-2004

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387 fatwas

Regrets having wanted to die as a 'Shaheed (martyr)

In need of a Muslim graveyard

Presenting the reward of reading Qur'an to a living person

A Wife Performing Ghusl to Her Ill or Deceased Husband

Burial in a grave with water and seeing the face of the dead

Planting on graves

Reciting Al-Fatihah for condolence to the deceased's family

Giving charity on behalf of her deceased mother

Sacrificing in the name of the dead

Raising the hand while making Du’a at the cemetery

Observances for the deceased

Shrines at graves and their value

Presenting the reward for prayer to Prophet Muhammad

Gathering to read Qur’an for the dead

An absentee funeral prayer

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