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1.
First spread the LIFAFAH on the floor, then on it the IZAAR and on it that portion of the
QAMEES that will be under the body. The portion that will cover the top of the body
should be folded and put at the head side.
2.
Lower the body gently onto the Kafn and cover the top of the belly up to the calf with the
folded portion of the Ames.
3.
Remove the TEHBAND and sheet used for covering the SATR.
4.
Rub ITR or HUNOOT on the HEAD and BEARD.
5.
Then rub camphor mixture paste on the places of SAJDAH, (i. e. those parts of the body
that touch the ground in NAMAAZ: forehead, nose both the palms, knees and the forefeet.
6.
First fold the LEFT flap and on it the RIGHT flap of the IZAAR over the QAMEES.
7.
Thereafter fold the LIFAFAH in the same manner. Remember that the RIGHT flap must be
always on the top.
8.
Lastly fasten the ends of the LIFAFAH at the head side, feet and around the middle with
strips of the cloth.
FEMALE:
1.
First spread the LIFAFAH out on the ground, then the SINABAND, on it the IZAAR and
then the QAMEES in the same manner stated for males. The SINABAND may also be
placed between the Mar and Ames car lastly cover the Lifafah.
2.
Lower the body gently onto the Kafn and cover the top of the body up to the calf with the
folded portion of the Ames.
3.
Remove the Tehband and sheet used for covering the Satr. DO NOT use itr, Surmah or
any other make-up.
4.
Rub camphor mixture onto the places of Sajdah the forehead, nose, both palms, knees
and the forefeet.
5.
The hair should be divided into two parts and put onto the real and leg breast lever the
Ames.
6.
Cover the head and hair with the Orni. Do not fasten or fold it.
7.
Fold the Izaar, the left flap first and then the right over the Ames and Orni.
8.
Now close the Sin hand (breast cover) over these in the same manner.
9.
Close the Lifafah, the left flap first and then the right.
10.Lastly fasten the ends of the Lifafah at the head side, feet and around the Middle with
strips of cloth, keep to the complete Kafn in place.
PROHIBITED ARTICLES IN THE KAFN
1.
It is prohibited to enclose any charter or any other Du’aa on the Kafn.
2.
It is forbidden to writ the Kalima or any other Du’aa on the Kafn or on the chest of the
deceased with camphor, ink, etc.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THE KAFN
With the completion of the Ghusl and Kafn, the Mayyit (deceased person) is ready for
DAFAN (burial). No time should be wasted and the Namaaz of the Janaza should be
arranged without delay. Rasulullah (S.A.W.) has said:
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