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Husband Burying his Wife

· 12 Rabiʻ II 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for the husband to bury his wife?

Answer

It is better for the mahram’s to bury the deceased, however if it is difficult for the mahram’s to take part in the burial, then it will be permissible for the husband to assist in the burial.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

وذو الرحم المحرم أولى بإدخال المرأة ثم ذو الرحم غير المحرم ثم الصالح من مشايخ جيرانها ثم الشبان الصلحاء (مراقي الفلاح ص 609)
وذو الرحم المحرم أولى بإدخال المرأة من غيرهم كذا في الجوهرة النيرة (القتاوى الهندية 1/166)
( ويمنع زوجها من غسلها ومسها لا من النظر إليها على الأصح ) منية (الدر المختار 2/198)
فتاوى محمودية (13/243)

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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