When washing the [body of the] deceased, and before shrouding [the deceased’s body] the bathers place his right hand over his left upon his torso – like in prayer. Is this act legislated?
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Hiring a reciter to recite the Qur.aan after the death of a Muslim
If someone from amongst us dies, we call the imaam to recite the Qur.aan for a period of five days, and Thereafter, we slaughter [a sheep or a goat] and divide it amongst the people.
The legislated period of mourning
Is it prohibited for a woman who is in her legislated period of mourning to drink coffee with saffron [mixed] in it and other than that?
Performing the janaazah prayer in the graveyard after burial
If the deceased has been buried in the grave, is it permissible to pray [the janaazah prayer] over him?
Actions which benefit the parents when they are alive and when they have died
What are the actions which benefit the parents, both [when they are] alive and [when they are] dead?
Performing the prayer on behalf of the deceased
My husband was martyred two years ago and prior to his martyrdom I used to perform the prayer for myself, however, after he was martyred I began to perform the prayer for myself and also on his…
Greeting one another at funerals
When offering condolences, we notice most of the people kiss the one being offered condolences [from the family of the deceased] or [even] embrace them, whilst some [of the people] dislike that -…
The manner of washing the deceased
What is the correct manner narrated from Mustafaa ﷺ in washing the deceased?
Wearing black during mourning period
Is it permissible to wear black clothing when mourning the deceased, particularly if he (the deceased) is the husband?
Offering sincere words of religious advice at the graveside
Is there any evidence as to the legality of offering sincere words of religious advice at the graveside, since some of the people object to this.