Covering the woman with an abaya in her grave

Question:
Is it permissible for women, when they die, to be buried with each one wearing an abaya? Is she covered in her grave with her abaya?

Answer:
There is no basis for this, and it is not permissible. The woman is shrouded just as the man is shrouded, in white. She is placed in her grave in her shroud. As for the abaya, it is not placed with her. Yes, at the time of burial, when the woman is being lowered into her grave, the grave is covered from those present with the abaya or something else. So, when she is placed...