Can women attend funerals or visit graves?

“Females are not permitted to visit the graveyard even if they do not disembark from the vehicle. Ithaal-e-Thawaab can be carried out from anywhere in the world. Our detailed Fatwa on females visiting the graveyard is available on our website.”

“It is best for women to refrain from going to the cemetery and public places, especially in such times of corruption and fitnah. In today's circumstances, it is not at all easy to control and restrict the fitnah. The freedom in people’s behaviour and dressing is quite evident.”

“The Hadith you refer to is as follows: “The Messenger of Allah () cursed women who visit graves, those who built mosques over them and erected lamps (there).””

“For women to participate in Salatul-Janazah or for that matter, to attend the men’s congregation in the Masjid for any Salaah would be Makrooh. Women should hence not join the men’s congregation in Salatul-Janazah. The mere presence of a senior member of an Islamic Organization does not sanction such an action.”