Question
What are females supposed to do if a close relative dies? Usually, women from all over congregate at the mayyit's house. Men and women are present. Some sit by the mayyit to recite the Qur'aan. Other engage in conversation.
Answer
It is not permissible for women to go to the home where a janaazah is being arranged. The prevailing custom is for hordes of women to congregate at the home of the deceased. This is not permissible. The women sitting in the room of the mayyit to recite Qur'aan Shareef is not permissible.
When someone close to you passes away, then remain at your home unless you are required to give ghusl/kafan to the female mayyit. After the janaazah has left and there are no men around, then go to the house to sympathize with the bereaved family. After a few minutes return to your home. Do not stay too long, making conversation and wasting time.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 27 No 04
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Appears under THE APES AND PIGS OF DEVIL'S TEAM (approximate).