This is a brief article regarding the etiquette and procedure of washing the body of the deceased. I summarised this from “Ahkam al-Janaaiz” by al-Albani, as well as the Fatawa of Ibn Baz.
Tag: death
Lecture Series: The journey of certainty
A series of 7 lectures revolving around the journey of every person to the grave and the Hereafter
11 Introductory Points regarding the study of Farāid (inheritance)
An insightful introduction to the study of Faraid – the laws of inheritance.
Praying the Janazah prayer in the graveyard
An article which clarifies the ruling of praying the funeral prayer in the Masjid, Musalla or graveyard.
A man commits suicide in Masjid Al-Haraam, Makkah
This article outlines various rulings related to suicide, including: Is suicide Kufr? What is the final abode of this person? Can we pray his Janaazah? How should a community react to a suicide?
Zuhd: The journey through this Dunya
Be from the children of the Aakhirah, and do not be from the children of the Dunya
Verily the grave is the first station of the Aakhirah
Uthmaan would stand near a grave and weep until his beard became wet…
Imaan in the Final Day
A series of Friday sermons regarding the six pillars of Imaan. This Khutbah covers the fifth pillar: Imaan in the Final Day.
Contemplations Regarding the Hajj 2015 Tragedy [sermon]
Friday sermon contemplating the recent tragedies in hajj 2015 where almost 1000 people died
Innovations Associated with Ta’ziyah (Offering Condolences)
A concise article mentioning some of the innovations associating with Ta’ziyah (Offering condolences)
Writing the name of the deceased person on a gravestone
The ruling of having a gravestone with the name of the deceased person written on there
Raising hands in congregational supplication for deceased in graveyard
Upon completion of burying the deceased, one of the people who is present raises his voice in supplication, whilst raising his hands; the people behind him say ‘Aameen’.
Fiqh of Funerals [19 Lessons]
A series of lessons covering all aspects of Funerals from the arrival of death to the burial.
Tear of the Scholar
As for the scholars of the past and the greats amongst them, then they have passed, [so refer to] the best of those who remain.
Extending salutations upon the deceased in the graveyard
Should one extend salutations upon the deceased in their graves from within the graveyard or from the street whilst passing by the graveyard?