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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on burial at night?

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Question:
He asks about sleeping at night: Is it better to bury them at night, or should it be delayed until morning?

Answer:
If he dies at the beginning of the night, meaning the Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers are offered for him, that is better. As for if he dies in the middle of the night, it is better to delay until the Fajr prayer is offered for him, and to cover him with a shroud, and to accompany him to the grave. This is better for him and better for his family, that they be called upon to pray for him, and that they seek forgiveness for him. Yes.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، 045 ما حكم الدفن ليلا؟ للإمام ابن باز — youtube.com

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