Condemnation of desiring fame

Dear Islamic brothers! Let us benefit from some Madani pearls regarding burial practices:

1.It is impermissible to bury more than one person in a grave without necessity. If there is a need, it may be done.^{^[1]}

2.It is recommended to place the deceased at the Qiblah side of the grave before lowering into the grave so that the body enters the grave from the direction of the Qiblah. Do not place the deceased at the feet-side of the grave and then bring them from the head side.^{^[2]}

3.If necessary, two or three people may enter the grave to lay the deceased, but it is better for strong and righteous people to do this. For a deceased female, her maḥrams (close male relatives) should lower her. If she has none, other relatives may do so, and if no relatives are available, pious individuals may perform this duty.^{^[3]}

4.From the time of lowering the female deceased into the grave until placing the mud slabs, the body should be covered with a cloth.

5.While lowering the deceased into the grave, recite this supplication: بِسْمِ اللہِ وَبِاللہِ وَعَلٰی مِلَّۃِ رَسُوْلِ اللہ.^{^[4]}

6.Lay the deceased flat, turn the face towards the Qiblah, and open the shroud bindings, but leaving them closed is also permissible.^{^[5]}

[1] Bahar-e-Sahi’at, vol. 1, p. 846; Alamgiri, vol. 1, p. 166

[2] Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, p. 844

[3] ‘Alamgiri, vol. 1, p. 166

[4] Tanwir al-Absar, vol. 3, p. 166

[5] ‘Alamigir, vol. 1, p. 166; Johar, p. 140

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