Is hastening the burial of the deceased a recommended practice?
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The questioner : Is hastening the burial of the deceased a recommended practice?
The Shaykh : Yes, hastening the burial of the deceased, as well as preparing him, such as washing him, shrouding him, and praying over him, is a recommended practice. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:.
And because if the deceased is among the righteous, his soul says: "Hasten us, hasten us," seeking to reach the gate of honor. However, there is no harm in waiting for him for a few hours to allow for a large gathering to pray over him.
As for what some people do today, where the deceased dies and they wait for a relative who is coming from America or other distant countries, and he may remain for two or three days, this is a harm to the deceased and is not prescribed. Rather, we say: the deceased should be buried, and when his relative arrives, he should pray over his grave.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : Yes, hastening the burial of the deceased, as well as preparing him, such as washing him, shrouding him, and praying over him, is a recommended practice. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Hasten with the funeral.
أسرعوا بالجنازةAnd because if the deceased is among the righteous, his soul says: "Hasten us, hasten us," seeking to reach the gate of honor. However, there is no harm in waiting for him for a few hours to allow for a large gathering to pray over him.
As for what some people do today, where the deceased dies and they wait for a relative who is coming from America or other distant countries, and he may remain for two or three days, this is a harm to the deceased and is not prescribed. Rather, we say: the deceased should be buried, and when his relative arrives, he should pray over his grave.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.