Quranic inscriptions on the janaazah carriers
Q: Some of the coverings of the janaaza carriers have Arabic/Quranic inscriptions. Is this permitted?
Q: Some of the coverings of the janaaza carriers have Arabic/Quranic inscriptions. Is this permitted?
Q: When a person passes away, then one of the legal requirements is to take thumbprints. Generally a lot of difficulty is experienced in taking the thumbprints. Hence, under the circumstance, can the thumbprint of a woman be taken by non mahrams?
Q: Is there any particular ruling as to who should sit in the hearse with the driver?
Q: What speed must the hearse be driven? Normally the hearse is driven slowly at around 80km to the qabrastan, however when transporting the body from the hospital to the ghusal facility or when traveling a long distance from Harrismith to Durban, the hearse is driven fast.
Q: Is it fardh to place a cloth over a female’s grave when burying her?
Q: Is there any order in placing the planks in the grave e.g. starting from head side for females and starting from the feet side for males?
Q: What is the ruling if a city or town does not have a Muslim qabrastan? Can we transport the body to a city or town that has a Muslim qabrastaan?
Q: Can a qabar be reserved for family members perpetually?
Q: When I visit the qabrastaan, I sit near the grave of my relative and recite a Surah from the Qur'an and I make esale sawab of that surah to them and make dua for them. I want to know whether this is allowed. Is there anything wrong that I am doing?
Q: Is it permissible for one to purchase a grave for oneself before one's death?