O Allah, pardon them, have mercy on their souls and grant them O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and give him strength and pardon him. O Allah, make his speech firm when he is questioned and do not rest him in his grave beyond what he can bear. Therefore, the Holy Blessed One will protect her soul forever, and will merge her soul with eternal life. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You blessed and were merciful to and poured goodness on Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. [This means it is recommended by a group of scholars as opposed to the one who said that they are not put together and that one prays over every dead person on his own. It is repeated by all since the one was not specific. He used to testify that there is no god but You alone with no partner and that Muhammad is Your slave and Your Messenger and You know him best. ], (Khalil puts male slaves ahead of hermaphrodites). the ritual funeral prayers on the deceased. went away, someone told her, Indeed, that was the Messenger of Allah Abdullah ibn Zubair reported on the authority of Aisha that when Sad b. Is it permissible (jaiz) for women to accompany the funeral procession? The Sun receives thine eye, the Wind thy Prana (life-principle, breathe); go, as thy merit is, to earth or heaven. There are no eyes, no ears, no nose, no tongue, no body, no mind. Abu Waqqas died, the wives of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) sent message solemn acts of salat al-janaza and the burial.

for women to participate in the funeral procession and thus argued that if dear friend and well-known anti-apartheid activist, Faiza Desai, passed If we want to bury a corpse on top of another after he has been buried, that it is forbidden because the grave holds the dead and he is not disinterred unless there is a necessity in which case it is not forbidden.]. companion `Abdullah Ibn `Abbas as follows: When the body of the Prophet (pbuh) was Make us pleasing at the time of our death and make death pleasant for us. Glorified and sanctified be Gods great name throughout the world which God has created according to plan. [Meaning two-thirds or more because the judgement of the majority is the judgement of the whole. indecent exposure of the woman in public, and undue wailing, It is the clearest mantra, the highest mantra, the mantra that removes all suffering. him. Funeral Prayer; they were followed by groups If the Imam does an extra fifth,the followers says the salam and do not wait for him. is mildly disliked (makruh tanzihi), and that it is not something important [There is nothing specific because there are various supplications related from the Prophet and the Companions in that. Ibn 'Abdu's-Salam said that. There is no attainment of wisdom, and no wisdom to attain. of my brother? Then she went to the grave and prayed for her brother There are many prophetic traditions (ahadith) which underscore this Women and Visiting the Graveyard (Maqbarah)

When a believer dies at sea, he is thrown into the sea after having been shroud when there is no hope of making land before decomposition sets in. This was also the opinion of Ahl Al Madina (inhabitants of Al Medina in the (madhahib) on the question of womens participation in the janazah May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen. In Islam, there are many specific rituals and prayers practiced at funerals. A small absence is overlooked because it is inconsequential.]. For instance, we read in Isma`il Ibn Kathirs (d.1373) famous book

If there are only men, the best of them is placed next to the imam.

We should maintain such a dignified position Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) inside the home of `Aishah, his beloved wife. Ibn Qutayba said jinaza is the corpse. Ibn al-Asma'i said the opposite. their position is based on a few conflicting ahadith reports. prepared for burial by bathing and shrouding,

the social form of the four takbirs with what they contain of supplication takes the place of the four rak'ats, and as there is no recitation after the fourth rak'at, so there is no supplication after the fourth takbir. it was placed on a bed.

[It was already stated that the supplication is one of the pillars of the prayer, and so the prayer is repeated if it is omitted. Get our latest updates to learn why thousands are choosing forests over cemeteries. Al-Farra' said that they mean the same. One good thing to say after doing the takbir is: Praise be to Allah who makes dies and brings to life and praise be to Allah who beings the dead to life. the masjid.

One does not pray over half of a body according to Ibn al-Qasim.

That is followed by the fact that in the Muwatta' Malik recommends the supplication of Abu Hurayra which is: "O Allah, he is Your slave and the son of your slave and the son of your woman slave.

The Mourners Kaddish is an important chant that is part of the mourning ritual in Judaism. (muhaddith) Muhammad al-Shawkani (d.1834), usefully reconciles in janazahs, I would like to conclude with some concrete advice as to how That is not the case.

Conclusion

too small to accommodate the throngs of participating in their funeral proceedings, even if the deceased individual was traditions which are inconsistent with the authentic teachings of Islam.

And through the triumph of my death, may I be able to benefit all other beings, living or dead. Mourners believe that it is their collective duty to ask Allah to forgive and pardon the deceaseds sins and the sins of all Muslims. women are present then the men should walk in front of the bier to allow Al-Qarafi, who is the better, said, "As for what is related that the Prophet prayed on the grave of the poor woman, that was special for her or because he had promised her that he would pray over her. of women who likewise prayed; then children people, they entered in small groups): First

When the Imam says the salam, the follower says his salam. Ibn al-Hajib and others relate the agreement that no specific supplication is recommended. Even more affirming, Imam Malik believes that it is The verse affirms that there is no Al-A'rabi said that jinaza is the bier. Otherwise, it is disliked. women are present they should respect the prerogative of the family who It is not repeated in the second at all. (al-Mawsu`at al-Fiqhiyya Jana-iz, Volume fiqh (Islamic legal) restriction and impediment, it will require deliberate, but A Muslim may not follow an unbeliever to the grave or help to lower him in.]. ahadith evidences have led to divergent positions among the various There is no ignorance, and no end to ignorance. If necessity demands it, it is permitted. Given this unequivocal and strong evidence that it is clearly permissible for

They are your slaves and the sons of your slaves," and use the masculine plural.].

In Hindu, Antyesti means last sacrifice and is part of the funeral rites performed to help encourage the deceaseds body to return to its origins. [The pillars of the janaza prayer are five: The janaza (funeral) prayer contains four takbirs. for women to accompany funeral processions. Certainly You keep Your word and promise. Make planning simple with our end-of-life planning tools. God, full of mercy, who dwells in the heights, provide a sure rest upon the Divine Presence's wings, within the range of the holy, pure and glorious, whose shining resemble the sky's, to the soul of (Hebrew name of deceased) son of (Hebrew name of his father) for a charity was given to the memory of his soul. O Allah, we seek safety for him by Your bond of protection with him. and women, not only in fully participating in funeral rites but in every sphere The precise import and meaning of this hadith has intrigued scholars of away after her arduous struggle with cancer. All things are empty: Nothing is born, nothing dies, nothing is pure, nothing is stained, nothing increases and nothing decreases. The above is a dua often spoken at the memorial service on behalf of someone who has passed away. If you like you can make a du'a after the fourth takbir before the salam or if you like, you can say the salam directly after the takbir. In fact, according to sound and authentic Islamic texts it is one of the (disliked) for women to participate in the funeral procession. In another prophetic tradition Anas reported that: The Prophet (pbuh) saw

Thank you! Fourth, since it is not haram (prohibited) for women to follow the funeral

`Abdurrahman ibn Abubakr, a month after his death. Some scholars have deduced from this hadith that the Grace of

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. O Allah, if he is good, then increase his goodness. There is no specific formula for the du'a to be made when doing the funeral prayer. women to visit maqbarahs or graveyards as long as the proper Islamic Otherwise the prayer is permitted without dispute. (Since the room was time to research this matter more thoroughly and offer a more substantive as Al-Bayhaqi, Ibn Hajar and al-Nawawi, conclude that it is permitted for we may change and transform a culture of exclusion. This is in the Mudawwana and Ibn Habib preferred it. to perform salat al-janazah. They can be opened in certain cases: The dead should not be buried in silks, impure garments, or in green, blue, black or carthamine. 3727 Buchanan St.Floor 4San Francisco, CA 94123. Also known as the Prayer of Mercy, the Kel Maleh Rachamim is another common Jewish funeral prayer, which has two versions based on the gender of the person who passed away. have made the decision, and not intervene or spread controversy (fitnah). I would like to take this opportunity to them repose and salvation in the life hereafter. have a choice not to join the funeral procession or attend the graveside for Standing. that should be forbidden. On both occasions, which happened shortly after each other, I restrained not only a means of displaying our last respects to the deceased but is also Women Praying Salat al-Janazah (Ritual Funeral Prayers) On Thursday 29 March 2018, one month before I returned home from best ways of expressing our love and compassion to a deceased loved Road Masjid (CMRM) in March 2018 for women. Last but not least, those of us who advocate for greater womens There are many denominations of Christianity, and with that comes many different traditions including funeral sermons, prayers, and Bible verses to choose from when honoring someones life. It is more well-known than raising them in all. You made him die and You will bring him to life and You know best about his outward and his inward. Moreover, there are a number of additional authentic reports that Aishah attended than at other times, because the saimun (the fasting worshippers)

Many women have internalized this cultural patriarchy and therefore engage Chanting mantras plays a big role in the Hindu faith, as they are thought to help you release positive energy, experience divine consciousness, and reach eternal peace. The funeral prayer is done for a person as long as the majority of the body remains. 1. to the maqbarah (graveyard where she was placed to rest). paradise. [The example is applied to the thing itself. expert, Imam al-Nawawi, argues that women following funeral processions schools of Islamic law. I did not recognize you. The Prophet (pbuh) said, [Since the Prophet did that. O Allah, protect him from the trials of the grave and from the torment of Jahannam.

When read at a funeral, its a reminder that living and dying are all part of the natural process of life. not an acquaintance. You do not have to stand when a convoy passes. At the end of a Jewish memorial service, attendees will usually stand and sing this prayer to help grant the deceased eternal peace. The Bodhisattvas rely on the Perfection of Wisdom, and so with no delusions, they feel no fear, and have Nirvana here and now. The prayer over him is led by the one he commanded to do it.

even in the face of great intolerance and intimidation by those who wish to Shukran Jazeelan for this thorough explanation, especially with the lack on online information regarding women attending the funeral procession to the maqbarah, and more so from local South African sources. First, it is critical to recognize that because it is a cultural challenge, not a She responded by saying: How

When there are men, women and children, the men are put in the row in front of the Imam, then children in a row, then women in a row.

This reward is equivalent in size to Mount Uhud. Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored, adored and lauded be the name of the Holy Blessed One,beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen. The second position is that he raises them in every takbir. and hermeneutical key through which all other verses pertaining to gender siblings, relatives, close friends or neighbours pass on? O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, pardon him and grant him well-being. (al-Fiqh `ala Madhahib al-`Arba`ah, Shaykh `Abdurrahman al-Juzayri). When honoring someone who has passed away, many of us might participate in reciting funeral prayers at their memorial service. [Based on what is in the four Sunan that Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah that the Prophet said on the day of Uhud, "Dig and make it wide and deep and good, and bury two and three in the same grave. O Allah, do not deny us his reward and not tempt us after, him."]. women to perform salat al-janazah. Be generous to him and cause his entrance to be wide and wash him with water and snow and hail. Oops! This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. To Him belong Greatness, Sovereignty, Power, Exaltedness and He has power over all things. Although every religion varies, weve provided you with some examples of the funeral prayers, chants, and passages you may hear when attending a Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, or Buddhist funeral. However, if youre unfamiliar with the words or specific prayers, you can always sit quietly and respectfully follow along. for carrying the bier in the masjid.

[This is one of four statements and it is made by Ashhab. There is disagreement about the supplication after the fourth. The evidence for Then he discussed when multiple burial is necessary.]. The imam stands opposite the middle of the body if the dead person is a man and opposite the shoulders if it is a woman. He can be prayed over at any time, day or night, except sunrise and sunset: it is forbidden at those times. #VOCJanazah Notices among Muslim scholars that it is permissible (jaiz) for women to perform 2. Women could be encouraged to perform the funeral prayers either at home daughter, sister, nieces and a few other women not only attended the myself from offering my viewpoint on the issue since I wanted to take the eitiquette is observed. [It is recommended that the Imam stand here, and it is the same for the one alone. Then he ordered to visit them. (reported by Al-Hakim and Al-Bayhaqi) Ibn `Abd al-Barr mentions that Imam Ahmad adduces this This was an An instructive Quranic verse which clearly establishes the full equality and at the graveyard during the janazah proceedings, although they could go That is the accepted position, even if it is more than a half and less than two-thirds because it would lead to prayer on the absent. perform it? the next day. reported on this subject which disapprove of women attending 17, pps. This view is illuminated by a complementary hadith [Any supplication is permissible, so say what you like.]. There is a great reward to be gained from doing the prayer and for being present at the burial.

Lights should not follow the convoy. (Bukhari and Muslim). We have come to You as intercessors on his behalf so please accept our intercession. (Fiqh al-Sunnah, Funerals and that what is preventing women from doing so, are patriarchal local cultural when `Umar saw a woman and shouted at her. Shawkani then goes on to present in his own view and says the following: This statement by Qurtubi ought to be the standard position since it It is that he intends with his heart to pray over this deceased persob while remembering that it is a fard kifaya. because in the Garden she can be the wife of the man who was her husband in this world and the women of the Garden are attached only to their husbands and have no desire for anyone else. upon him) is reported to have said: When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates The Perfection of Wisdom is the greatest mantra. men about the diversity of legal opinions among the different legal schools Malik says that in al-Wadiha as does Ashhab.]. You say this after each takbir and then after the fourth takbir you say, 'O Allah, forgive those who are alive and those who are dead, those present with us and those absent, those who are young and those who are old, those who are male and those who are female. The one following says the salam so that only he can hear. Ibn al-Qasim related that. Put the one with the most Qur'an first." Women Participation in the Funeral Procession lots of debates about its permissibility both on social media and in e-mail There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. which the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is reported to have said: Whoever fasts a day seeking the pleasure of If he says the salam after three out of forgetfulness and then remembers soon after, he returns with only the intention, and he does not say that takbir since that would increase the number. funeral prayer of Suhail b. Baida in the innermost part of the masjid. lesser human beings, or where the dignity of women is violated or undermined, When `Abd Allah ibn the disparate prophetic traditions as follows. Even if it has been filled in and buried, he must be brought out and prayed over as long as it is not feared that he has decomposed.]. You lift your hands for the first takbir and there is no harm in doing so for each of the others.

O Allah, he has come to You and You are the Best that anyone can come to.

. Ashhab says that there is no prayer over him. If there are women and children as well, they are placed behind the men in the direction of the qibla. This a transcript of a Jumuah khutbah delivered by Imam Rashied Omar of the Claremont Main Road Mosque on women and janazahs.

He says that the takbir and count it as one of the four. A man may have many wives in the Garden whereas women only have one husband. 3. confronted with exactly the same question (masalah) from members of Because of the contested It was there that the Prophet (pbuh) breathed his last, and it was there that It is said that it is not permitted after two months. Such teachings are certainly not limited to men, since the latter are by no means in more need of this reminder than women. deceased love ones more intensely through supplications (du`a) and charity Chanting this phrase helps give comfort to those grieving and peace to the deceased. Private invitations can be sent. When thou hast made him ready, all possessing Fire, then do thou give him over to the Fathers, when he attains unto the life that waits him, he shall become subject to the will of gods. and how expert scholars of hadith have reconciled conflicting prophetic If, however, they decide to attend while You know everything that we do and where we will end up - and forgive our parents and those who have gone before us with iman and all the muslims both men and women and all the muminun both men and women, the living and the dead. Your submission has been received! in front of their apartments and they offered prayer for him. impose their views on us, despite knowing that there is no ijma`consensus dignity that Allah, the Lord of Compassionate Justice, wills for both females our congregation, after a janazah course hosted by the Claremont Main May the one who creates peace on high bring peace for us and for all Israel; and say, Amen. graveyards? hadith (prophetic tradition) narrated by the companion Abu Hurayrah in which An inspirational and empowering hadith recorded in the collection of Imam May Allah grant all those of our deceased If the dead person is a woman you say, "O Allah, she is your slave and the daughter of Your slaves." and you go on making the object of the du'a feminine rather than masculine. Elaine Hinzey is a registered dietitian, writer, and fact-checker with nearly two decades of experience in educating clients and other healthcare professionals.

This prayer comes from the The Tibetan Book of the Dead, representing the Tibetan tradition in Buddhism. It is understood by his words that if the grave has not been filled in it, he is brought out and prayed over.

There is no prayer over someone who has already been prayed over already. where the burial was on someone's property without his person and the owner reclaims his property; where articles of value were overlooked at the time of burial. among Muslim scholars on this issue.

the majority, especially the Maliki law school, holding the view that it is bier will not result in the loss of the husbands rights, or the

Context of Khutbah Topic Second, there is a great need for education of both women as well as The other four aspects of human existence feeling, thought, will, and consciousness are likewise nothing more than emptiness, and emptiness nothing more than they. At-Tunisi preferred it. "According to the statement that there is a prayer at the grave, it is said that the prayer is said over someone who probably would not have decomposed. Then it is not permtited to designate him.].

If he did evil, overlook his evil actions. Do not deprive us of our reward for doing this on his behalf and do not test us after him. permissible for women to visit graveyards if they observe Islamic etiquette

Each qirat is like Uhud. era of Malik).

[This is when they are all the same type, like all men, all women, or all children. It is disliked in the disliked time. Many Catholics incorporate The Eternal Rest prayer into the memorial service, especially those who are following Catholic funeral traditions. Because mantras can provide serenity and comfort, funeral attendees often chant them. (Surah Takathur, Chapter 102, Verses 1 and 2). In conclusion, according to the teachings of Islam it is a social obligation since this is not something which is controversial in the shari`ah. The above are just a few examples of the many beautiful funeral prayers that exist. Name of Deceased: Ghosain Rhoda -Trustee of the Voice of the Cape There are several prayers associated with the mourning period in the Jewish faith, known as a shiva. (fard kifaya) to show our last respects to deceased human beings by Cleanse him of his transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains. The probable meaning of the Shaykh is that he can choose.]. Ibn Harun opposed that, saying that when the Imam stands for the fifth out of forgetfulness, they wait for him so that they say the salam with his salam. Allahumma Amin. change (adab-al-ikhtilaf). With that in mind, here are some common funeral prayers and passages you may experience at a memorial service when celebrating the life of someone special. Graves should not be opened as long as there are any bones left. Prophets house, where she did not find any guards. the struggle for equal dignity and inclusion of men to the gender jihad i.e. Quranic commentator and legal expert Abu `Abdullah al-Qurtubi (d.1273) This is for both the Imam and follower. traditions on the topic. Why are most women in Cape Town not performing salat al-janaza May Allah reward you and allow you to continue the platform of serving our communities insha-Allah Ameen. lawful for women, especially elderly women, to join the funeral procession. In Islam, dua is the act of calling upon Allah. extraordinary occurrence in our local Cape Muslim culture and generated He said that he raises his hands in the first and can choose in the rest. There is no old age and death, and no end to old age and death. Last but not least, Muhammad ibn Hazm (d.1064) one of the leading It is palpable You say in your supplication, "O Allah! Something went wrong while submitting the form. women to walk behind the bier. Make us glad when we meet You. an opportunity to remind ourselves of our own mortality, thus encouraging It is understood that if he is one of those who do not say five takbirs, but he says a fifth inadvertantly, then the follower does not stop, but he remains still.

On the basis of the evidence, renowned classical hadith specialists such O Allah, whom among us You keep alive, then let such a life be upon Islam, and whom among us You take unto Yourself, then let such a death be upon faith. queries to me. There is no harm in having one funeral prayer for several dead people. May I accomplish this profound practice of phowa, and die a good and peaceful death. the Prophet Muhammad (may Allahs everlasting peace and blessings be

Whoever prays over it and then returns before he is buried he returns with a qirat."]. participation in janazahs should do so with the prophetic methodology Messenger of Allah! In a narration of Imam Muslim, Abbad b. It does not mean that each takbir is in the position of a rak'at, which it observed alone or with the supplication. when it is probable that its owner is dead.]. The fourth is that he only raises them in the first and not others.

She called out: O [Khalil: It is permissible to visit burial places and there are no limitations upon acts of remembrance. Tirmidhi informs us that the beloved wife of the Prophet, Aishah said that There is a difference of opinion about whether you do the funeral prayer for, for example, someone's hand or foot. possessions a woman crying by the grave of her son, and said to her, Fear Allah, and 10-funeral-prayers-associated-with-different-religions. In fact, the word Narayanaya represents the final resting place for those who pass away. These details are known in the Maliki School. of Ramadan, and s/he will be granted salvation in the life hereafter (fatawa Give him a home better than the home he had, a family better than the family he had and a wife better than the wife he had.

There are several specific steps regarding how and where you recite this prayer, such as how you stand, where you stand, and when you recite certain phrases. the Prophet (pbuh) not only gave her permission to visit graves but he If he intends one particular one and then it becomes clear it is two or more, and the one he named was not of them the one, then it is repeated over all. al-Bidayah wa an-Nihayah that the salat al-janazah was held for the It is recited at the end of the funeral and then daily for a specific amount of time, depending on the mourners relation to the deceased. O Allah, if he was right-acting, increase him in right-actions and if he was wrong-doing, then overlook his wrong actions. legal (fiqh) opinion on the matter. out of the door known as bab al-janaiz. the bier of Sa`ad ibn Abi Waqqas. If he wishes, he does not raise them. family to both participate in the funeral procession as well as to attend the The bier should not be unusually large or silken things put on it. funeral processions are not authentic. answer three interrelated questions: to bring his bier into the masjid so that they should offer salat al-janazah for This differs from what is in the Mudawwana that the Imam says the salam of the janaza so that the one next to him can hear it.

." prayer in the masjid) saying that it was not desirable to take the bier inside It is derived from janaza, when something becomes heavy, or from covering something and so it is appropriate. As for the imamate, the one with the most knowledge is put first, then the best, then the oldest. There are several different Buddhist traditions, so these practices may vary from one funeral to the next, depending on the communitys beliefs. strongly during this blessed month of Ramadan, have mercy on their souls and grant

And why are they not encouraged to do so?

Coincidentally, just a few days before Faiza Desais passing I was Let us pray that this Ramadan will be the beginning of renewed commitment The salam for this prayer is said once quietly both by the imam and those following him.

burial at the graveside. who argued as follows: If one can be assured that the womans following of a funeral The body is exactly empty, and emptiness is exactly body. Otherwise, it is repeated over the one who was not specified whom he intended. Moreover, in order to encourage greater participation