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Funerals and rulings on graves
Where Does the Imam Stand in The Funeral Prayer?
The Sunnah in the funeral prayer, if it is for a man, is for the Imam to stand in line with his head. If he is offering the funeral prayer for a woman, he should stand in line with the middle of her body.SaveShould the hair of the deceased man be put into three braids, as is done for a woman?
SaveIs it permissible to bury the deceased in his house?
SaveWailing and visiting graves
SaveTo whom should condolences be offered among the family of the deceased?
SaveRuling on writing the name on the grave in case of necessity
SaveCan the washing of the deceased be attended by one who does not need to be there?
SaveRuling on placing biers in front of the worshippers during an obligatory prayer
SaveWhat are the cases in which the funeral prayer cannot to be offered for the deceased?
SaveIs there any special virtue in dying and being buried in Makkah or Madinah?
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