Heavenly Jewels

x head side of the Mayyit. Durre-Muktaar states that to write the Ahad Namaa on the Kafan is permissible and forgiveness is hoped through it. Writing "Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem" on the chest and forehead of the Mayyit is also allowed. A person who willed that "Bismillah" be written on his chest and forehead was seen in a dream after his death and when asked of his condition he replied "When I was placed in the grave the angels ofAzaab came but when they saw "Bismillah" written on my forehead I was saved from any punishment." (Durre-Mukhtaar, Ghuniya, TaataarKhaniya) This can also be done that "Bismil lah Shareef" be written on the forehead and Kalima Tayyiba on the chest, after bathing the body before giving it Kafn with the Tashaahud finger not with ink. (Raddul­ Muhtaar) Rule- A child that was born dead should be buried in a Muslim graveyard. (Fataawa Razvia) Rule- Placing flowers on the grave is good because until they are fresh Tasbeeh is made by them and the heart of the Mayyit is contented by it. (Raddul-MuhtaGl) Rule- Fresh grass should not be clipped from the grave as mercy descends through its Tasbeeh and the Mayyit becomes satisfied with it. Clipping them is imposing on the right of the Mayyit. (Raddul­ Muhtaar) Rule- Oudh, Lobaan etc should not be placed on the Qabr and lit even if it is in a container. If it is lit near the grave with the intention that those present for Ziyaarat will gain tranqui lity through it then indeed this is a good and noble act. Calling it Bidat is against the Shariah. (Fataawa Razvia) TAAZIYAT Going to a Muslim brother or sister when they are afflicted with a calamity to console and suppr rt them and to make Dua-e-Khair for the 1 30