My father died when I was 5 and I want to know if I can fast for the days that he might have not fasted, but I don't know the exact number of days! So, can I fast them? Also, I had an uncle who used to take care of us, like a father to us, but he died 3 years ago. I want to know if I can fast for him even though I don't know the number of days? When.. More
My father and mother died a decade ago. I want to know under the light of Islam how I should pray for them at their grave. What is the best way to ask Allah to forgive them? Should a Muslim recite Qur'an by sitting or standing by the grave or somewhere in the graveyard? If yes, how?
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If someone dies that you know or a family member, and you had not asked for forgiveness for any wrong to them will you be forgiven if you pray for that person and ask Allah for forgiveness?
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I would like to know if during burial the beginning of Surah Al-Baqarah is read at the head side of the buried and Aamana ar-Rasoolah at the leg side. Also please inform me if there is any collective Du'a anywhere during the burial.
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Is there anywhere Qur'an, authentic Hadith or Sunnah that pious souls visit their dear and near ones in this world and that they emit good smell for letting people to know their presence? Also is there any Hadith suggesting that pious souls of prophets and messengers visited Hazrat Muhammad (may peace be upon him)? Please do identify source... More
I asked one scholar if my wife died, can I see her dead body (face)? He told me "no you can't, but the woman can see her husband's face".
Al-Hamdu Lillah, I performed Hajj. In Mina I got one book in Urdu from "Dar Al-Gasem for publisher and distribution". I read in that book that husband can bathe his wife's dead body because Ali, may Allah be pleased.. More
What does Islam say about reading Qur'an on the dead? Is it permissible for any one to read on any dead (Muslim) person or should it be a family member?.. More
1. Is it permissible to present the reward of recitation of Qur'an to dead relatives? 2. Is it correct to present the reward for more than one person?
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