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It is from the teachings of Rasulullah (S.A.W.) that one should console and comfort a
Muslim who is in distress. Rasulullah (S.A.W.) has said: "He who consoles the one in
distress shall be rewarded as much as the bereaved."
ONE SHOULD TAKE NOTE OF THESE FEW POINTS:
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One should be most HUMBLE.
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Express his GRIEF.
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Speak less about WORLDLY affairs.
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Should NOT joke or laugh.
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Mention the good acts and deeds of the deceased and abstain from the ill ones.
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Rasulullah (S.A.W.) has said: "Mention the GOOD actions off your deceased and abstain
from the OFFENSIVE ones."
The time for TA'ZIAT extends for THREE days after the death. It is MAKROOH to make
TA'ZIAT after this period, except in cases where one is NOT present at the Janaza or
when the bereaved is absent. Ta'ziat before the burial is permissible.
VISITING THE GRAVEYARD (
KABRASTAN)
Rasulullah (S.A.W.) has mentioned: "Visit the graves, for surely visiting the graves
lessens worldly love and reminds you of the hereafter.”
The Qabrastaan could be visited on any day. Friday is preferred to this visit, and if
possible it should be weekly visit. It has been related in a Hadith that: "Whoever will
visit his parents' grave every Friday will be granted Maghfirat and he will be recorded as
an obedient son of his parents.
WHAT TO READ WHEN ENTERING THE GRAVEYARD (
KABRASTAN)
Rasulullah (S.A.W.) has taught the Sahaabah R. A., these words as salutation to the
people of the graves and prays for their forgiveness:
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