The Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has stated: ‘The punishment of the grave is generally due to (not avoiding the drops of) urine.’ (Mu’jam Kabeer, vol. 11, p. 69, Hadith 11120)

On another occasion, he صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم stated: ‘The punishment of the grave occurs due to (not avoiding the drops of) urine; therefore, avoid it.’ (Ibn-e-Majah, vol. 1, p. 219, Hadith 348)

In light of these hadith narrations, we should act accordingly by protecting ourselves from every type of impurity, especially from the drops of urine. May Allah Almighty enable us to protect ourselves from impurity and stay pure.

اٰمِیْن بِجَاہِ النَّبِیِّ الْاَمِیْن صلَّی اللہ علیہ واٰلہٖ وسلَّم

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                  صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Rulings and etiquette of the grave and burial

O devotees of the Prophet! Let us listen to some of the rulings and the etiquette related to the grave and burial.

*   It is not permissible to bury more than one person in one grave without any need. In case of a need, it can be done. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, p. 846; Fatawa Hindiyyah, vol. 1, p. 166)

*   It is desirable (Mustahab) to place the deceased towards the Qiblah from the grave so that the deceased is lowered into the grave from the side of the Qiblah. The deceased should not be lowered into the grave by placing him on the side of the feet and then bringing him towards the head-side of the grave. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, p. 844)

*   Two or three, as per the need, men should enter the open grave, and it is better for physically strong and pious men to descend. Maharim (e.g. sons, brothers, nephews) should lower the body of