{"id":464,"date":"2018-10-21T04:09:37","date_gmt":"2018-10-21T04:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thereligionislam.com\/?p=464"},"modified":"2018-10-21T05:53:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-21T05:53:46","slug":"protocols-after-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thereligionislam.com\/?p=464","title":{"rendered":"Procedures for Death and Burial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For a quick recap of what to do if some one dies, here is a summary of procedures to be followed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Close the eyes of the deceased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/eyes-close.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-465 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/eyes-close.png?resize=474%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/eyes-close.png?w=1089&amp;ssl=1 1089w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/eyes-close.png?resize=300%2C71&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/eyes-close.png?resize=768%2C183&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/eyes-close.png?resize=1024%2C244&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/eyes-close.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Cover the body with a sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Get his loan paid if any.<\/li>\n<li>Before washing the body, check for any impurities and remove it.\u00a0Press lightly the stomach in order to expel any remnants from it if any.<\/li>\n<li>Start with ablution.<\/li>\n<li>Sidr leaves may be used in the water for washing.<\/li>\n<li>Washing should be done at least 3 times or 5 or 7 as required.<\/li>\n<li>In the last wash camphor may be used with water.<\/li>\n<li>For females the hair after washing should be combed, braided in 3 braids and then placed behind her back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wash.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-466 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wash.png?resize=474%2C239&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wash.png?w=875&amp;ssl=1 875w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wash.png?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wash.png?resize=768%2C387&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Private parts of the deceased should be concealed all the time with a sheet of cloth during washing.<\/li>\n<li>The shrouding (Kafan) consists of 3 wrapping sheets for a male and 5 for a female (white recommended).\n<ol>\n<li>Outer Sheet (for both).<\/li>\n<li>Upper body\u00a0(for both).<\/li>\n<li>Lower Body (for both).<\/li>\n<li>Under arm pits to thighs\u00a0(for females).<\/li>\n<li>Cover for head and hair (for females).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is recommended that those who performed the washing should take a bath afterwards.<\/li>\n<li>For janaza prayers, the Imam should stand by the middle of a female body, and by the head for a male body.<\/li>\n<li>Janaza prayer has no Rukuh, Sujud, Athan, or Iqama. There are four Takbeers in this prayer:\n<ol>\n<li>After 1st Takbeer &#8211; Recite Thana and Surah Fatiha like in normal prayers.<\/li>\n<li>After 2nd Takbeer &#8211; Recite Durood like it is done in normal prayers.<\/li>\n<li>After 3rd Takbeer &#8211; Supplicate for the deceased.<\/li>\n<li>After 4th Takbeer &#8211; Make Salam to finish the prayers\u00a0like it is done in normal prayers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Supplications for the deceased are as under:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua2.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-472 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua2.png?resize=474%2C368&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua2.png?w=853&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua2.png?resize=300%2C233&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua2.png?resize=768%2C597&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua1.png?ssl=1\">\u00a0 \u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-473 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua1.png?resize=474%2C276&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua1.png?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua1.png?resize=300%2C175&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua1.png?resize=768%2C447&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recite both or any one of the above supplications in the prayers of janaza.<\/li>\n<li>If deceased is a child it is recommended to recite the following supplication:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua3.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-474 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua3.png?resize=474%2C123&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua3.png?w=851&amp;ssl=1 851w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua3.png?resize=300%2C78&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua3.png?resize=768%2C199&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One closest to the deceased should lay the body in the grave, feet first.<\/li>\n<li>While laying the body in the grave following should be recited:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua-grave.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-477 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua-grave.png?resize=474%2C172&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua-grave.png?w=881&amp;ssl=1 881w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua-grave.png?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dua-grave.png?resize=768%2C278&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The grave should not be higher than one Balisht (space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended).<\/li>\n<li>It is forbidden to plaster the grave or construct anything over it.<\/li>\n<li>After burial supplicate for the deceased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial.png?ssl=1\">\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-478 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial.png?resize=474%2C152&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial.png?w=860&amp;ssl=1 860w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial.png?resize=300%2C96&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial.png?resize=768%2C246&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial-2.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-480 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial-2.png?resize=474%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial-2.png?w=1091&amp;ssl=1 1091w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thereligionislam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/after-burial-2.png?resize=300%2C60&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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