Awliya-Grave Azaan

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A Muslim undergoes four stages after death,

1. Before the Janaazah Namaaz.

2. After the Janaazah Namaaz.

3. Before burial.

4. After burial.

GIVING AZAAN AT THE GRAVE

The Holy Prophet (ﷺ)has said, ”Teach your deceased “Laa ilaaha illallaah – Miskhaat, Kitaabul­Janaaiz, Baabu ma Yaqool Inda man Hadaral-Maut

After the completion of worldly life, there are two incredibly difficult periods for a human,

1. At the pangs of death (when the soul is leaving the body).

2. During the Questioning of the Grave.

If ‘Khaatima bil-Khair’ was not achieved at the time of the soul exiting the body, the entire collection of deeds in one’s lifetime is lost.

Also, if the deceased failed in the test of the grave, the life of the Hereafter will be ruined.

At the time of death approaching, the living should make the sound of the Kalima audible.

1. Teach the Kalima to those who are dying.

2. Teach the Kalima to those have already passed away.

Shaami states, “According to the Ahle-Sunnah, this Hadith (“Laqqinoo … “) takes its literal meaning. It has been said that the Prophet (ﷺ)ordered encouraging the recitation of the Kalima (Talqeen) after the burial. As a result, you should say, “O Son of [so-and-so]! Remember the religion that you were on.” – Vol. 1, Baabud-Dafn, Discussion on Talqeen after death.

Shaami further states, “Encouraging the recitation of the Kalima (Talqeen) after burial shouldn’t be prohibited because there is no harm or loss in it. Rather, there is only benefit because the deceased attains solace from the remembrance of Allah (swt)as per the Ahadith-Ibid

Making Talqeen of the Kalima after burying the deceased is preferred (Mustahab)

Due to the Azaan containing the Kalima, the Azaan is thus also Talqeen for the deceased and Mustahab.

Durre-Mukhtaar states that it is Mustahab to say the Azaan at ten places, “For the five daily Salaah, in the ear of a child, at the time of fire and war, after a Musaafir, at the time of a jinn appearing, at the time of anger, when a traveler forgets his path and for a person with epilepsy.” – Vol. 1, Baabul-Azaan

Shaami also states….. It is also Sunnah to be given in front of an animal which is troublesome, at the time of an army going to fight, at the time of a fire or while placing the deceased in the grave – which is making Qiyaas on the time he was born.

There are seven benefits of Azaan

1. Encouraging the recitation of the Kalima (Talqeen) eases the answering of the questions in the grave.

2. Shaitaan flees from the sound of Azaan. Just as how Shaitaan comes at the time of death to trouble the person dying so that he may take away his Imaan, so too does he come at the time of the questioning in the grave, saying to the deceased, “Say that I am Allah, hoping that we fail this final test. May Allah(swt)save us from him.

 “When the Azaan for Salaah is made, Shaitaan runs away until he cannot hear it.” – Mishkaat, Baabul-Azaan .

Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Tirmidhi (ra)states, “When the deceased is questioned in the grave, “Who is your Lord?” Shaitaan points to himself and says, “I am your Lord.” This is why it is proven that the Messenger (ﷺ)made dua for the deceased to remain steadfast at the time of being questioned in the grave.” – Nawaadirul-Usool.

3. Azaan removes the fear at heart.

Hadrat Abu Hurairah (ra)states, “Hadrat Adam (as)came down to earth and was apprehensive. Then, Hadrat Jibrael (as) descended and gave the Azaan.” – Abu Nuaim, Ibn Asaakir.

4. Through the barkat of Azaan, sorrow is removed and the heart gains contentment. Hadrat Ali (ra)states, “The Holy Prophet(ﷺ)saw me in a very troubled state and said, “Why is it that I find you in a depressed state? You should tell someone to give Azaan in your ears because it removes sorrow.” -Musnadul-Firdous

5. A burning fire is extinguished through the blessings of Azaan. Hadrat Abu Hurairah (ra)narrates, “Extinguish a lit fire through Takbeer and say it when you see a fire because Takbeer extinguishes fire.” -Abu-Ya’laa.

6. Azaan is the remembrance (Zikr) of Allah(swt)and, through the barkat of Zikr, the punishment of the grave is removed. The grave is widened and the deceased attains safety from the narrowness of the Qabr. Hadrat Jaabir (ra)narrates the incident of Hadrat Sa’ad ibn Mu’aaz’s (ra)burial , “After the burial, the Holy Prophet(ﷺ)said, “SubhanAllah,” and, “AllahuAkbar”. Those around then said the same. When asked about the reason for saying the Tasbeeh and Takbeer, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(ﷺ)explained, ”The grave became narrow for this virtuous bondsman but Allah(swt)widened it.” -Imam Ahmed, Tibraani, Baihaqi

7. The Azaan even contains the remembrance {Zikr} of the Prophet(ﷺ)and mercy descends at the time of remembering the pious.

Azaan is given in the ear of an infant. What time of Salaah is this?

In the time of the Holy Prophet(ﷺ)two Azaans were given during the nights of Ramadaan. One was for waking people up for Sehri and the other was for Fajr Salaah.

In other words, whatever the Shariah hasn’t prohibited is not impermissible. Rather, it is allowed and whatever permissible action is done with a good intention becomes preferable (Mustahab).

When I want to talk to allah I say prayers and when I want that he talk to me I recite quran- Hazrath Ali(ra)

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