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The Times for the Funeral Prayer and Burial at Night

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Question:
Is there a specific time for the funeral prayer? Does this time fall within the prohibited times? Is it permissible to bury a body at night?

Answer:
All of this is permissible. The funeral prayer is not delayed, and the body is not held back. One prays over it at any hour of the night or day, and it is carried to its grave without being detained. There are no prohibited times for the funeral prayer, because it is a matter of dire necessity and an occasional occurrence; it has no prohibited times. Yes.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/066 — archive.org (7:32)

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