Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
Nasihah:Virtue of Attending the Janaazah Salaah
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu narrates that Rasullulla Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Whoever attends the funeral procession till he offers the funeral prayer for it, will get a reward equal to one Qirat, and whoever accompanies it till burial, will get a reward equal to two Qirats.” It was asked, “What are two Qirats?” He replied, “Like two huge mountains.” (Bukhari)
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Question and Answer
- Q. I would like to know where should one place the hands of the deceased after passing away. Should it be placed on the side of the body or on the chest for females and on the navel for males?
(Question published as received)
- A. The arms will be straightened and placed at the side of the body as per the normal position of the arms when left loose. This applies to both males and females.
The hands must not be placed on the chest or navel. [Tahtaawi pg. 564]
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Moosa Salie
Mufti Taahir Hansa
(The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.)
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