The covering of a woman when she is buried in the grave
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The questioner:
Is there a sound report from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that you have seen regarding covering the woman at her grave, Abdullah?
The Shaykh:
I do not recall any action of the Companions, I say I do not recall anything from the actions of the Companions where they would place a cloak or something else when bringing her to the grave, because her size might become apparent,
The questioner:
if it is by invitation.
The Shaykh:
This is shirk (associating partners with Allah), this is what the worship is based on.
Another questioner:
And lowering the body into the grave must be done by a mahram (a relative one may not marry). Yes, yes.
The Shaykh:
No, it is not the default ruling, no.
Is there a sound report from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that you have seen regarding covering the woman at her grave, Abdullah?
The Shaykh:
I do not recall any action of the Companions, I say I do not recall anything from the actions of the Companions where they would place a cloak or something else when bringing her to the grave, because her size might become apparent,
The questioner:
if it is by invitation.
The Shaykh:
This is shirk (associating partners with Allah), this is what the worship is based on.
Another questioner:
And lowering the body into the grave must be done by a mahram (a relative one may not marry). Yes, yes.
The Shaykh:
No, it is not the default ruling, no.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، باب الزهد والورع — islamhouse.com (12:03)
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