Final Rites [11292012] - AlHuda Sisters

The Funeral PrayersThe Prophet said: “Whoever attends the Janazah until he offers the prayer will have one qeeraat (of reward), and whoever attends until (the deceased) is buried will have two qeeraats.” It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, what are the two qeeraats?” He said, “Like two great mountains,” meaning, of reward. (Saheeh – agreed upon) Note: Women are not allowed to visit the graves and participate in the funeral (i.e. they are not allowed to witness the burial and follow the Janazah to the graves). Steps on How to Perform the FuneralPrayer (According to the Sunnah)The Prophet and his companions (may Allah be pleased with them) explained how the funeral prayer is to be done. It is done as follows: • You say the first Takbeer (Allaahu ‘Akbar). • Then you seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Shaytaan. • Then you say Bismillaahir-­‐Rahmaanir-­‐Raheem and recite Surat Al-­‐Fatihah followed by a short surah or some ayahs. • Then you say the second Takbeer and send blessings upon the Prophet as one does at the end of the prayer. Allaahumma salli 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali Muhammadin, kamaa sallayta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali 'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun Majeed. Allaahumma baarik 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali Muhammadin, kamaa baarakta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali 'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun Majeed. “O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.” (Bukhari) -­‐ 9 -­‐