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Fatwa Tazkirah Kematian
Is it permissible to give a short religious reminder after burying the deceased at the cemetery?
Short answer
The Perlis Fatwa Committee permits giving a tazkirah after a burial as a reminder to the living.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis Fatwa Committee permits giving a tazkirah after a burial as a reminder to the living. It must observe proper etiquette, avoid raising the voice beyond what is needed, and aim to evoke repentance and reflection. It should be distinguished from a sermon, given only when needed and kept brief, and not treated as obligatory.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dibolehkan memberi tazkirah selepas mengebumikan mayat sebagai peringatan kepada orang yang hidup.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tazkirah Kematian”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/173-fatwa-tazkirah-kematian. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/tazkirah-after-burial-ruling/