Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
1. It is not permissible to go to the home of a kaafir who has passed away for ta’ziyat while the funeral proceedings are taking place.[1] However, on meeting a kaafir neighbour or any other kaafir who has lost a family member e.g. a child, one may console him in …
January, 2018
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23 January
Sunnats and Aadaab of Consoling the Bereaved – Part 2
1. It is permissible to praise the deceased. However, when praising him, ensure that you do not exaggerate or praise him for characteristics that were not found in him. Similarly, do not adopt the styles and ways of the kuffaar in praising him.[1] 2. The period of ta’ziyat is three …
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16 January
Sunnats and Aadaab of Consoling the Bereaved – Part 1
Islam is the most comprehensive and perfect way of life which has taken every need of man into consideration. It has not only shown the path of peace during a person’s life, but has also shown how to show love and peace after a person’s demise. Hence, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had, through his sublime teachings and by way of his blessed example, showed the Ummah how to console and comfort the bereaved who are in distress.