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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-13 : ADAB ISLAM BAGI MENGHADAPI KEMATIAN
What etiquette should Muslims observe when a death occurs?
Short answer
Upon hearing news of a death, Muslims are encouraged to recite istirja', may first praise Allah, be patient and make the supplication taught by the Prophet SAW.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Upon hearing news of a death, Muslims are encouraged to recite istirja', may first praise Allah, be patient and make the supplication taught by the Prophet SAW. Bathing, shrouding, performing the funeral prayer for and burying the deceased are collective obligations (fardhu kifayah). The statement also lists supplications taught for the funeral prayer and states that wailing is forbidden for the family of the deceased.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Umat Islam menjadi fardhu kifayah ke atas mereka melaksanakan solat jenazah kepada saudaranya yang meninggal dunia.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-13 : ADAB ISLAM BAGI MENGHADAPI KEMATIAN”, 22 February 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/2588-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-13-adab-islam-bagi-menghadapi-kematian. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/islamic-etiquette-when-facing-death/