Funeral - Yousuf Jamil

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Dr. Shabbir
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Funeral - Yousuf Jamil

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Celebrating birthdays/Women allowed to visit Muslim graveyards/What if they have to pass through non-Muslim graves.



Q. Is it forbidden to celebrate birthdays? Are women allowed to visit Muslim graveyards? What if they have to pass through non-Muslim graves to reach there?

A. It is not forbidden to celebrate birthdays, of children or adults. What is forbidden is to imitate non-Muslims in their habits and traditions. If the celebration is intended as copying the way of life of non-Muslims, it is forbidden. If it is intended only as an occasion to express joy and happiness, and may be an informal way of understanding, it is appropriate.

Visiting graveyards is recommended as a way to remind us of death and the Hereafter. This is something both men and women need in equal measure. Hence, scholars say that it is perfectly permissible for women to visit graveyards, provided that they do not wail. If it is necessary to go through a Christian graveyard in order to reach the Muslim part that is appropriate. A Muslim should show respect when he passes through a non-Muslim graveyard. A funeral passed by the Prophet, peace be upon him, and he stood up. He was told that it was the funeral of a Jew. He answered: "Was he not a human being?"

Yousuf
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Wassalam,
SA
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