Ruling on the funeral rituals

Q 9: When a person working in the American army dies, (Part No. 7; Page No. 341


A 9: The funeral rituals mentioned in the question are innovations (in religion) and it is impermissible for Muslims to conduct or acknowledge them. Living persons must warn and forbid their next of kin against holding such innovations for them after their death to absolve themselves of any sins accrued either by their passive consent. We implore Allah to grant us safety.May Allah grant us success. May peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

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Burying a deceased, offering Du`a' for him, and asking Allah to forgive and keep him steadfast

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial
In the Muslims' cemeteries, we find signs with the name, age, and date of birth of the dead person written on it

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial
Du`a' for a deceased person nearby his grave at the time of his burial

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial
The meaning of the Hadith related by Ibn `Abbas: 'When one of you dies, let you wrap them in a good shroud, hasten to put their will into action...'

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial
Wearing shoes and walking between graves

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial

Removing tree branches and ashes from the cemetery of Bish

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial

Placing boards with guidelines and directions in the cemetery

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial

My mother was ill and when she died, there was no place to wash her

Lawful and unlawful acts at graveyards and upon burial