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in such a case is to leave the funeral procession, especially when one is able to leave it, so that one's
continued participation will not lead one to hear or see a forbidden thing."
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith
Hadith 2.398
Narrated by
Jabir bin AbdullahA funeral procession passed in front of us and the Prophet stood up and we too stood up. We said, "O
Allah's Apostle! This is the funeral procession of a Jew." He said, "Whenever you see a funeral procession, you should stand
up."
Fiqh-us-Sunnah
Fiqh 4.20
The scholars consider it desirable that the deceased's family, friends, and other good people be informed
about his death, so that they may share in the reward of participating in his funeral.
Fiqh-us-Sunnah
Fiqh 4.43a
Supplications after the fourth takbir
It is preferred to supplicate for the deceased after the fourth takbir, even though the supplicant rnay have
done so after the third takbir. This is based on a narration by Ahmad on the authority of ' Abdullah ibn Abi
Awfa who said that when his daughter died, at his funeral prayer for her he made four takbirs. After the
fourth takbir, he stood supplicating for as much as he did in between the other takbirs. Then he said: "The
Prophet, peace be upon him, used to do the same in a funeral prayer.
Fiqh-us-Sunnah
Fiqh 4.44
Summary for Funeral Prayer
1. Make sure that you meet all the requirements for a formal prayer (salah);
2. Stand up with the intention of supplicating for the deceased;
3. Raise both hands with a takbir (takbirat al ihram);
4. Fold your right hand over your left hand;
5. Commence the funeral prayer with the (silent) recitation of Al-Fatihah.
6. After Al-Fatihah say another takbir,
7. Offer salutations to the Prophet, peace be upon him, and end with a takbir.
8. Now supplicate for the deceased, and end with a takbir.
9. Make a general supplication.
10. End the prayer with salutations (to the right and to the left side).
Fiqh-us-Sunnah
Fiqh 4.76
The Prohibition Against Talking Ill of the Dead
It is not permissible to talk ill of the deceased Muslims or to mention their evil deeds. This is based on
Bukhari's report from 'Aishah that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Do not speak ill of the dead; they
have seen the result of (the deeds) that they forwarded before them."
The Prohibition Against Talking Ill of the Dead
It is not permissible to talk ill of the deceased Muslims or to mention their evil deeds. This is based on
Bukhari's report from 'Aishah that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Do not speak ill of the dead; they
have seen the result of (the deeds) that they forwarded before them."
Fiqh-us-Sunnah
Fiqh 4.88a
The Best Present for the Deceased
Ibn al-Qayyim said, "The best present for the deceased is an act that is most beneficial to people, for example, freeing a
slave.Thus a sadaqah giving in charity is better than fasting on behalf of the deceased. The best charity is that which fulfills
someone's need and is continuous. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "The best charity is to give people a drink of
water." This applies to a place where water is scarce. Otherwise, giving someone a drink of water from a river or a canal
would not be better than feeding the hungry who need food. Likewise, supplication and asking forgiveness for the deceased
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