May 28, 2020 | Praying for the deceased
A newborn child passes away moments after birth Question A child was born and passed away within a few minutes. He was neither given a name nor was salat al janaza offered for him, what should we do now? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما When a...
May 28, 2020 | Praying for the deceased
Qur’an Khani at the death of a Muslim Question Is it permissible to hold a Qur’an khwani (a gathering in which Quran is recited) upon the death of a Muslim brother or sister for the purpose of conveying the reward of the recitation to the deceased? Answer بسم...
May 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous about funerals
Looking at satr of deceased Question Do the rulings of Hijab become void after death and non mehram can see the women? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما In principle, all rulings of hijab and satr which apply during one’s lifetime are also...
May 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous about funerals
Looking at the deceased spouse’s face Question When someone passes away, may their spouse look at their face? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما It is permissible for one to see the face of their deceased spouse. والله اعلم Allah Knows...
May 28, 2020 | Burying the deceased
Reciting the opening and closing verses of Surah Baqarah after burial Question In a book it says when someone passes away to read first ruku baqara on one side of the grave and last ruku on other side. Is this an established practice? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم...
