1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

27 Questions

Is the Talqeen recited for the deceased's soul or their physical body? Upon death, does our soul return to inhabit our material body and answer questions?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Talqeen is reminding the Muslim deceased about the faith fundamental matters. Talqeen is addressing both the soul and body.

'Upon death, human beings remain able to hear and think. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) addressed after Badr battle, the dead bodies of the non believers and said when he was asked that they are more able to hear than you.

'After death, we will be able to respond to the questions of the angles.

'Wassalam. 
Does a wife remain Mahram for her husband after her death? Can a husband personally bury his wife in the grave?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, and spouse has preference in burial procedures of passed away spouse.

And Allah knows best. 
What is the significance of pouring water on the grave of a deceased person immediately after burial?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is recommended to pour water on the grave of a deceased immediately after burial as we read in many authentic Hadeeths. It helps the deceased in his grave.

Wassalam.
I have pet cats and would like to know if I would have to bury them or if Islamically I can cremate them once they die?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Burying dead animals is the usual practice since beginning to save the environment. Cremating dead body of animals is permitted according to leading Islamic scholars.

Wassalam.