Funerals (Janaazah)

Requirement of Wudhu when entering a Graveyard

Question: Is it mandatory to be in the state of Wudhu when entering a graveyard? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is not mandatory to be in the state of Wudhu when entering a graveyard. However, it is preferable (mustahabb) to be in the state of Wudhu when entering a graveyard. Only Allah knows best.

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Raising Hands in each Takbeer of Janaazah (Funeral) Prayer

Question: Does a person have to raise his hands in every Takbeer of Janaazah Salah? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is not required to raise hands in all the Takbeers of Janaazah prayer, except for the opening Takbeer. However, if a person raises his hands in each Takbeer, it will not invalidate his Janaazah

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Funeral and Burial of a Stillborn Baby

Question: What is the ruling regarding burial, shrouding and funeral prayer of a stillborn baby? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب If a baby is stillborn, whether it was born with the complete form of a human being or it was not, no Janaazah (funeral) prayer should be performed on that baby. However, the body of

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