Janazah during COVID-19
AUTHOR: Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah Default Janazah rulings are not possible at this stage. Janazah can be done by one person. It can be held at a funeral… Read More »Janazah during COVID-19
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Prohibition of Dead Body’s Transportation
AUTHOR: Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah The Prophet (SAW) never moved a dead body from one location to another; he buried the person in the graveyard of… Read More »Prohibition of Dead Body’s Transportation
Statement Regarding Honoring the Bodies of the Deceased And Avoiding Cremation
Jan 6th, 2021 As Muslims, we believe that our Creator has honored mankind with many unique characteristics and blessings, and bestowed upon humankind a dignity… Read More »Statement Regarding Honoring the Bodies of the Deceased And Avoiding Cremation
On Organ Donation and Transplantation
Question: What is the Islamic stance on organ donation and transplantation? Answer: The Fiqh Council agrees with many individual scholars and national and international fatwa… Read More »On Organ Donation and Transplantation
The Moral Status of Organ Donation and Transplantation Within Islamic Law: The Fiqh Council of North America’s Position
Authors: Padela, Aasim I. MD, MSc; Auda, Jasser Ph.D. Background. Muslim communities tend to hold more negative attitudes toward organ donation than other communities. These views,… Read More »The Moral Status of Organ Donation and Transplantation Within Islamic Law: The Fiqh Council of North America’s Position
Washing the Deceased during COVID-19
AUTHOR: Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah Mass Janazahs and burials are permitted. Currently CDC allows Ghusal with standard precautions. Tayammum can be done over untouchable corpse. One can be buried… Read More »Washing the Deceased during COVID-19
Prayer and Funeral Issues Pertaining to COVID-19
Prepared by Dr. Yasir Qadhi– Adopted by the Fiqh Council General Body Meeting on March 24, 2020 Fiqh Council of North AmericaPrayer and Funeral Issues… Read More »Prayer and Funeral Issues Pertaining to COVID-19
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