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3. The Funeral Prayer •The Sunnah of the funeral prayer are: •tahmeed (praising God), •thana (exalting God), •salawat (salutation to Prophet) and •dua (supplication) for the dead and for all Muslims. •The imam stands near the chest of the deceased. •A standing prayer, no bowing nor prostration.
The funeral alāĥ is Far-e-Kifāyaĥ, i.e. if even a single person offered it, everyone would be relieved of the obligation; if no one offered it, and all those who were aware of it will be sinners.
The document provides information about funeral prayers in Islam. It discusses laying out the deceased, reciting verses from the Quran near them, not ordering them to declare the Shahadah. It outlines the funeral prayer process, including intentions, takbeers, reciting Thana and Darood, making dua.
The prayer consists of 4 Takbirs in the standing postion (for those able to stand), ending in Salaam with no athan, iqamah, bowing or prostration. The following steps outline the procedure for the prayer. 1. With the intention to pray upon the deceased seeking the pleasure of Allah, follow the imam in saying the first Takbir, Allahu Akbar.
If someone does not know the Thana and Du’a of the funeral prayer, just by them reciting the 4 Takbeers, the Janazah prayer will be fulfilled. The person who has the greatest right to lead the Janazah prayer is: 1) The leader of the Islamic state; 2) The Imam
Funeral Rites. In Islam. Maulana Ebrahim Noor. Contents. Foreword Introduction. Preparing a Will. What to do when a person is passing away. Physical Signs of a person who is nearing death – in the state of Sakaraat How to perform the Talqeen What to do when the Muhtadhar passes away. Legal Preparation.
The funeral prayer (janāzah) is a communal obligation (farḍ al-kifāyah) upon believers after the passing of a muslim in their community. In other words, if some Muslims of the region conduct the funeral service, the remaining members would be absolved.
