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THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat, 12th day of Rabeeu ath-thaani (Friday 27th November. 2020). AL-KAFAN (SHROUDING THE DEAD MUSLIM)

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat, 12th day of Rabeeu ath-thaani (Friday 27th November. 2020).

*_AL-KAFAN (SHROUDING THE DEAD MUSLIM)_*. Bismillah. 


Shrouding should start immediately after washing the body of the deceased. It is recommended to use white sheets from inexpensive material. Extravagance is not recommended in the Kafan (Shroud). All measurements may vary depending on the stature of the deceased.

The material of the sheet should not have any stitching, not be silk, nor should any gold be used.


THE KAFAN OF A MALE

The Kafan of a male should consist of three white wrapping sheets.

Outer sheet - Lifafah, Second sheet - Izaar

And Third sheet - Qamees (shirt)


STEPS OF SHROUDING:

The wrapping sheets should be opened and spread out one on the top of the other. Roll up the front half of the top sheet towards the head - Qamees (shirt)


The deceased, covered with a sheet (satar), is lifted and laid on his back on this top sheet (Qamees)


The Qamees is then unrolled over the front of the body and once the body is covered then remove the satar (covering sheet)

If it is possible the deceased’s left hand should be placed on his chest, then put his right hand on the left hand like the way in the Salat (Prayer)


The edge of the next sheet (Izaar) is then folded over the deceased right side, then the other edge over his left side. 


Then the last sheet (Lifafah) should be folded the same way. 


These sheets should be fastened with a piece of cloth (tie ropes), one above the head, another under the feet, and two around the body.


THE KAFAN OF A FEMALE

The Kafan of a female should consist of five white garments.

Outermost sheet - Lifafah, Second sheet - Sinaband - to cover from under armpits to thighs, Third sheet - Izaar, Fourth layer - Qamees, Last piece - Orni - to cover head and hair


STEPS OF SHROUDING:

All the sheets should be spread out in layers.

Roll up the front half of the top sheet towards the head - Qamees(shirt)

The deceased, covered with a sheet (satar), is lifted and laid on her back on this top sheet (Qamees)

The Qamees is then unrolled over the front of the body and once the body is covered then remove the satar (covering sheet. The deceased’s left hand should be placed on her chest, then put her right hand on the left hand like the way in the Salat (Prayer). The edge of the Izaar sheet is folded over the deceased right side, then the other edge over his left side. Then the last (Lifafah) sheet should be folded the same way.


These sheets should be fastened with a piece of cloth (tie ropes), one above the head, another under the feet, and two around the body. For graphical illustration please search for how to shroud the dead body on YouTube and ensure you search the sunnah way. You can follow this link https://youtu.be/cbl8z7iIgwg. *_May ALLAH keep guiding us all and grant us good ending_*. Aameen.

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