Janaza-Writing Kafni
“Bismillahir Rahmannir Raheem”Al-Hamdu Lillaahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen was Salaatu was- Salaamu ‘Alaa Sayidinaa Muhammadin wa Aalihi wa Asabihi Ajma ‘een (tauheed- risalat- ahkirat and islam-iman-ihsan)
Aulia janaza
A Muslim undergoes four stages after death,
1. Before the Janaazah Namaaz.
2. After the Janaazah Namaaz.
3. Before burial.
4. After burial.
WRITING KAFANI OR ALFI
This discussion has two topics,
1. Placing the Shajra Sharif, Ghilaaf of the Kaaba, Ahad-Nama or other sacred relics (Tabarruks) in the grave.
2. To write the Ahad-Nama or Kalima Tayyibah on the kafn or forehead of the deceased with the finger, sand or something else.
Both of these things are permissible and proven from the Ahadith and rulings of the Fuqahaa, However, the opposition rejects this.
PROOF OF WRITING KAFANI OR ALFl
Placing sacred relics (Tabarruks) of the Buzurgs, Ghilaaf of the Kaabe, Shajra Sharif or Ahad Nama in the grave is a means waseelah for the forgiveness of the deceased.
The Holy Quran (5/35)states, “و ابغوا الیہ الوسیلۃ”
(Surah yousuf )Hadrat Yusuf (as) said to his brothers, “Take this shirt of mine and put it on the face of my father. He will regain his eyesight..This proves that clothes of the Buzurgs grant cure .
Sayyidah Umme Atia (ra)states that when they finished giving Ghusal to Sayyidah Zainab (ra)ا the daughter of the Holy Prophet(ﷺ)they informed him of its completion. She narrates, “The Prophet(ﷺ)then handed us his tahband (lower garment) and ordered that it be kept with the body in the kafan,” – Mishkaar, Baab. Ghuslil-Mayyit
Shaikh Abdul-Haqq (ra)writes under this, “This Hadith is the source of attaining blessings from the belongings and clothes of the pious just as how some disciples of the Mashaaikh place the kurta of the Mashaaikh in the grave,” 17.3 – Lam’aat
Shaikh Abdul-Haqq (ra)writes, “It is appropriate that verses which discuss mercy and forgiveness be written on a piece of paper and kept with my kafn,” – Akhbaarul-Akhyaar
Shah Abdul-Azeez (ra)writes, “Placing the Shajra in the grave is the practice of the Buzurgs. This is done in two ways. The first is placing the Shajra on the chest of the deceased either above or beneath the kafn, which is prohibited by the Jurists. The second is making a niche in the grave at the head-side of the deceased and placing the Shajra within.” – Fataawa Azeezia
Hadrat Jabir (ra)states that the Holy Prophet(ﷺ)” went to the grave of Abdullah bin Ubai (the Leader of the Hypocrites) after he was placed in the grave. He ordered for him to be brought out, placed his blessed saliva on him and dressed him with his upper garment.” – Mishkaat, Baabu Ghuslil-Mayyit
Once, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(ﷺ)came out wearing his tahband. Someone saw it and requested him for it. The Sahaaba replied, “The Prophet(ﷺ)” had a need for the tahband at that time but rejecting someone who asks from him was not his habit.” When they asked the man why he requested it, he explained. “Oath on Allah(swt)! I did not ask for it to wear it, but that it may become my kafn. Sahl states that this tahband eventually did become his kafn. – Bukhart, Vol. 1, Kitaabul-Janaaiz, Baabu Man A’adal-Kafn
Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra)reports that Rasoolullah(ﷺ)gave his shirt to the mother of Sayyiduna Ali Fatima bint Asad (ra), as a kafn. He even placed her in her grave and buried her himself. When people enquired the reason for this, he explained, “I made her use my shirt so that she may attain clothes of Jannat. I placed her in her grave so that its narrowness is removed for her.” -Ma ‘arifatus-Sahaaba of Abu Nuaim and Musnadul-Firdaus of Dailmi
Allama Ibn Abdul-Bir (ra)states that at the time of demise, Hadrat Ameer Mu’awiya (ra)willed, ‘The Holy Prophet(ﷺ)blessed me with his clothing. I have kept them for this very day. Keep them beneath my kafn, Take the blessed hair and fingernails of the Messenger(ﷺ)and place them on my face, eyes and parts of Sajda- Kitaabul-lsti ‘aab fi Ma ‘arifatis-Sahaaba
Imam Haakim narrates from Hameed ibn Abdur-Rahman Rawaasi that Hadrat Ali (ra)once had some musk. He stated in his will, “Perfume me with this musk because it is the remainder of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah(ﷺ)” – Mustadrak
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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