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    F) FOLLOWING THE JANAZAH

    After Salatul Janazah, the deceased should be transferred to the Muslim cemetery. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said : " Visit the sick and walk with the Janazah, it will remind you of the hereafter"(Muslim).

    It is recommended for those following the Janazah on foot to keep behind or either on the right or on the left of those who are carrying the body.

    They should walk calmly, quietly, and not crowd or push others who are carrying the deceased.

    Following the Janazah with incense or candles, mentioning Allah’s name loudly, weeping loudly or reading Quran, playing music, or carrying the body of the deceased on a military car, all are not allowed when escorting the body of the deceased.

    The reward of Janazah prayer and following the Janazah until the burial is finished is explained in the following Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who said : " Whoever attends the Janazah until it is finished, will earn a Qirat, and who ever stays until the burial, will earn two Qirats. Someone asked: What a Qirat means ? , the Prophet answered :’ It means rewards as big as a great mountain" ( Bukhari & Muslim ).

     



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