Question
In Cape Town we have khatam practices for the deceased. Functions are held on the 3rd, 7th, and 40th day. The Qur'aan is recited and cakes, etc. served. Is there any basis in Islam for these practices?
Answer
All the after death practices you have mentioned are haraaam bid'aat. These are evil innovations which have no relationship with Islam. These practices are not exclusive to Cape Town. In India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc., all of these bid'ah customs are practised. These practices are the influences of Hinduism and Buddhism. These idolatrous religions have similar practices.
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- The Majlis Vol 23 No 04
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