{"id":7784,"date":"2026-03-18T09:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/?p=7784"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:34:53","slug":"how-muslims-bury-the-deceased-a-clear-and-practical-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/culture\/7784\/","title":{"rendered":"How Muslims Bury The Deceased: A Clear and Practical Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Islam, the burial process is carried out with dignity, simplicity, and respect. The guidelines are based on teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and aim to honor the deceased while reminding the living of humility before God. This article explains the essential rulings and recommended practices in a clear and structured way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Accompanying the Deceased to the Grave<\/b><\/h2>\n

Islam teaches that the funeral procession should move at a moderate but brisk pace, respectful and steady, without running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNarrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet (\ufdfa) as saying: Walk quickly with a funeral, for if the dead person was good it is a good condition to which you are sending him on, but it he was otherwise it is an evil of which you are riding yourselves\u201d <\/span><\/i>(Sahih Al-Albani)<\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose is not to rush carelessly, but to avoid unnecessary delay in burial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those walking may accompany the body from the front, behind, or either side, as long as they remain close. However, those riding in vehicles should follow from behind, based on a narration collected in <\/span>Shahihul Jami\u2019 as-Shaghir<\/span><\/i>, in which the Prophet instructed riders to remain behind while those on foot may position themselves freely.<\/span><\/p>\n

When entering or passing by a cemetery, Muslims are encouraged to recite a supplication for the deceased.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arab:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Latin:<\/span><\/p>\n

Assal\u0101mu \u2018alaikum ahlad-diy\u0101ri minal-mu\u2019min\u012bna wal-muslim\u012bn, wa inn\u0101 in sy\u0101\u2019all\u0101hu bikum l\u0101hiq\u016bn, nas\u2019alull\u0101ha lan\u0101 wa lakumul \u2018\u0101fiyah.<\/span><\/p>\n

Artinya:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeace be upon you, O inhabitants of the abodes, believers and Muslims, and we will join you soon if Allah wills. We ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.\u201d (HR. Muslim)<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. The Obligation of Burial<\/b><\/h2>\n

Burial is considered a communal obligation (<\/span>fard kifayah<\/span><\/i>) in Islam. If some members of the community fulfill it, the rest are absolved of sin. This obligation applies even if the deceased was not Muslim. The Prophet once instructed Ali ibn Abi Talib to bury his father, Abu Talib, despite his disbelief (recorded in <\/span>Sunan an-Nasa\u2019i<\/span><\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Burying the deceased in a designated cemetery is recommended practice. The Prophet consistently buried his companions in the Baqi cemetery in Madinah.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0An exception was made for prophets, “When the Messenger of Allah died, they disagreed over where to bury him. So Abu Bakr said: ‘I heard the Messenger of Allah saying something which I have not forgotten, he said: “Allah does not take (the life of) a Prophet except at the location in which He wants him to be buried.'” So they buried him at the spot of his bed.” (recorded in <\/span>Jami` at-Tirmidhi<\/span><\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Another exception applies to martyrs who die in battle; they are buried at the place where they fell, as occurred after the Battle of Uhud.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Times When Burial Is Prohibited<\/b><\/h2>\n

Islam discourages burial during three specific times of the day:<\/span><\/p>\n

Uqba b. ‘Amir said: \u201cThere were three times at which Allah’s Messenger (\ufdfa) forbade us to pray, or bury our dead: When the sun begins to rise till it is fully up, when the sun is at its height at midday till it passes over the meridian, and when the sun draws near to setting till it sets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. At sunrise until the sun rises fully.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. When the sun is at its highest point before noon.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Just before sunset until it has fully set.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This ruling is based on a narration found in <\/span>Sunan Ibn Majah (no. 3176)<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Shahih Muslim<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Burial at night is generally discouraged unless necessary. The Prophet criticized a burial that took place at night without proper funeral prayer being performed (<\/span>Sunan an-Nasa\u2019i no. 1787<\/span><\/i>). However, if there is a valid reason, night burial is permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    4. The Use of a Coffin<\/b><\/h2>\n

    In general, burying the deceased directly in the earth without a coffin is the standard Islamic practice. Classical scholars such as Asy-Syirbini stated that using a coffin without necessity is disliked (<\/span>makruh<\/span><\/i>) and considered an innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, if there is a practical need,\u00a0 such as unstable soil, flooding risk, or health concerns, then using a coffin becomes permissible. Scholars like Ibn \u2018Abidin clarified that in such cases, it is allowed and may be paid from the deceased\u2019s estate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    5. Preparing the Grave<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The grave should be:<\/span><\/p>\n