My grandfather passed away yesterday while my sister was supposed to get married next week. I want to know if it is allowed in Islam for the marriage to continue as planned?
My grandfather passed away yesterday while my sister was supposed to get married next week. I want to know if it is allowed in Islam for the marriage to continue as planned?
Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 4 years ago
It is allowed and he would probably be happy about the marriage, however, it is understandable if the family wishes to postpone it. Also, some cultures have viewpoints about these things (which are not specifically prescribed by Islamic law but could be taken into consideration although it is not required to adhere to cultural viewpoints).