Death & Janazah · Subtopic
Burial & Graves
407 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas on Burial & Graves, part of Death & Janazah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Burial & Graves fatawa — page 9 of 11
- Ask Imaam17 Apr 2013
Is It Permissible To Recite The Quran At A Graveyard?
Can we recite Quran in graveyard with seeing the quran?
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Ask Imaam9 Apr 2013
I Have Committed A Grave Sin. How Must I Repent?
I have to confess one sad incident of my life; which I could not resolve it as yet. I comitted Zina with my mother sister when I was very young. At…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Mufti Online8 Apr 2013
Women visiting the qabarastan
Can the women (old or young) visit the qabarastan. Is there any flexibility in this matter?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Mar 2013
Dua at the graveside
What is the ruling and procedure in offering Dua inside a Burial Ground. Whether one can offer "Dua" by lifting hands as in normal "Dua" in front of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Mar 2013
Some questions relating to death, ghusal and burial
Which shahadat should be given preference for the talqeen of the muhtadar, the first shahadat or the shahadatain. From which side the qabr must be…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Feb 2013
Visiting the qabrastan on a Friday
I would like to ask if it is mentioned about ziyarat of the qabarastan on Friday specificly, most probably in tirmizi.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Feb 2013
Walking with the janaazah
Is it necessary to walk with the janaazah for a distance before burial?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Feb 2013
The Ambiya (Alayhimus Salaam) being alive in their graves
I have a problem understanding the belief about Hayat-un-Nabi. What does it mean? I have heard from many scholars that to oppose this belief is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2013
Is it permissible to build mausoleums over the graves of pious people?
Asalam Alikum, My question to you is, whether it is permissible in Islam to build shrines, mausoleums or dargahs around the graves of pious people…
Mahmood Patel - Mufti Online4 Feb 2013
What to recite when accompanying a deceased person to the graveyard
People who accompany the funeral and wait for the deceased to be buried in the grave yard what should they recite, is there any specific dua…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Feb 2013
Untying the kafn after placing the deceased in the grave
After placing body of the deceased in the grave female or male does the kafan need to be opened up from the head side and the face of the deceased…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Jan 2013
Placing a piece of the Ka'bah Shareef cloth in the grave
Is there any virtue reported in the Qur'an and Hadith in regard to placing a piece of the Ka'bah Shareef cloth in the kafan of the deceased or in…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Jan 2013
Janazah Salaah and burial of a person who has committed suicide
Will Janaazah salaah be performed for a person who has committed suicide? Will the person who has committed suicide be buried in a Muslim cemetery?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Dec 2012
Visiting the qabrastan (cemetery)
How often should a person visit the qabrastan? What should be done at the qabrastan?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2012
Women visiting the graveyard.
An Alim says it is permissible for women to go to the graveyard provided there is no Janaza happening at that moment, they are in Hijab, and they do…
Ismail Desai - Mufti Online5 Nov 2012
Women visiting the graveyard
What is the Shar'ee ruling regarding women going to the graveyard to visit the graves of their deceased relatives?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2012
Will the deceased see the picture of Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam in the grave?
Assalamalaykum warahmatulla,when the kafan put in grave the angels of allah asking 3 quedtion.When they come to asking what is your nabi name at…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2012
Can we travel with the intention of only visiting the grave of Nabī Sallallāhu Alaihi Wa Sallam?
As-Salam-Alakium, I want to ask that is it permissible to travel ONLY with the intention of visiting the grave of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) or when we…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2012
Are you allowed to change a name on a grave stone?
Are you allowed to change a name on a grave stone
Mahmood Patel - Mufti Online19 Sep 2012
Conditions for a woman attending the graveyard
What are the conditions for a woman attending the graveyard?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Sep 2012
Women visiting the Graveyard
I would like to know is it permissible for women to visit the graveyard?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Jun 2012
Building on a Land Given For a Graveyard
I just wanted to know that if a property is gifted strictly for the purpose of a graveyard, can the caretakers build a shopping complex on that…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Jun 2012
Burying an Amputated Limb
Must an amputated limb be washed and buried or only buried?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam12 Jun 2012
Will everyone suffer in the grave?
Aslamu Alaikum, two questions: 1. Will everyone suffer the squeezing of the grave? I have read even the prophets are not spared. Is there anything…
Mawlana Ali bin Cassim - Ask Imaam30 May 2012
Please inform me at what point after the mayet (deceased) is buried, is it required to read and inform the family about the wishes of the dead?
Please inform me at what point after the mayet (deceased) is buried, is it required to read and inform the family about the wishes of the dead?
Mawlana Abdul Hannan Nizami - Mufti Online14 Apr 2012
Women Visiting the Graveyard
Why can't women vist the graveyard?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Mar 2012
Visiting the graves of Sahaabah or Ambiyaa
Is there anything special to do when visiting the graves of Sahaabah or Ambiyaa?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2012
What is the method of burial for a newborn baby?
Can you please provide details of the burial for a stillborn (5 months). I understand that there is ghusl and wrap in one piece of cloth (not kafn).…
Mawlana Abdul Hannan Nizami - Mufti Online5 Mar 2012
Husband Burying his Wife
Is it permissible for the husband to bury his wife?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2012
A Separate Graveyard for Muslims
A Christian official wants to know: "Why do muslims want a seperate graveyard? Why can't they be buried with the rest of the people?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam2 May 2010
What do our Fuqaha mention about tomb stones and is it permissible for us as custodians of the graveyard to put a plate on each grave stating the name of the deceased, the date of his birth and demise?
What do our Fuqaha mention about tomb stones and is it permissible for us as custodians of the graveyard to put a plate on each grave stating the…
- Ask Imaam7 Oct 2009
1. Claim that Maulana ashraf ali thanvi's grave was desecreted, they say that this is proof of azaab of allah 2. Al hamdullilah i have stopped listening to music & all other bad activities i used to do before.now i am participating in tableegh
I participate in tableegh, some of my freinds has put me this question. 1.Maulana ashraf ali thanvi's grave was desecreted, they say that this is…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam22 May 2009
I read your Fatwa # 17927 from South Africa dated 14th may 09 regarding recitation of quranic verses over the deceased in the graveyard like surah fatiha , yaseen , ikhlas etc
Fatwa # 17927 from South Africa as salam alai kum , I read your Fatwa # 17927 from South Africa dated 14th may 09 regarding recitation of quranic…
Ml. Zakariyya bin Ahmed - Ask Imaam14 May 2009
What should i do when i visit my fathers grave?
My father just died before 3 week, i want to know about the "murday ki wasait" and what sould i do when i approch qabarastan dua for my father…
- Ask Imaam6 Feb 2009
Does he have to bury his amputated limbs in the graveyard?
My question is that and and may Allah save us from this: 1. Should a Muslim have his arm or leg or any part of his body amputated, then what should…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2008
1) Is it allowed for a muslim to say RIP (Rest in Peace) for a dead person 2)Are we allowed to buy graves for ourselves in advance?...
1) Is it allowed for a muslim to say RIP (Rest in Peace) for a dead person (both muslim and non-muslim)? 2) Are we allowed to buy graves for…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2008
I wanted to know if someone is taking a student loan (with interest on it) and there is some extra left, can he use that money to buy a grave for himself?
I wanted to know if someone is taking a student loan (with interest on it) and there is some extra left, can he use that money to buy a grave for…
- Ask Imaam23 Feb 2008
What to do when we visit the graveyard?
i would like to ask you that when anyone goes to the graveyard what should we do, can we recite quran and can can speak to the grave and should a…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam29 Oct 2007
My father-in-law died 2 years back and his 2nd wife - the step mother of my husband made his grave cemented with Quranic verses...
My father-in-law died 2 years back and his 2nd wife - the step mother of my husband made his grave cemented with Quranic verses written all over it.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 May 2007
Whats the explaination of this : "May Allah curse the Jews and Christians for they built the places of worship at the graves of their Prophets."?
Please explain following Ahadees. Qadyanis says that Hazoor-e-Pak (SAW) cursed on jews and christians. What are correct meanings of these ahadees.…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri
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