*Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 'It is of his guidance () that the deceased not be buried when the sun is rising, nor when it is setting, nor when it is at its zenith. Burial at night is blameworthy except in a case of dire need.'
*Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said that it is of the guidance of the Prophet () to do the following:
a. If he () was walking, he would walk in front of the Jinazah (funeral procession).
b. If he () was riding, he would ride behind the Jinazah.
c. One should walk with a fast pace, and not drag his feet or walk slowly.
d. None of those who are in the funeral procession should sit before the body is placed on the ground.
*It is lawful for one to perform Jinazah before the Fard prayer, as long as one does not fear that he will miss an obligatory prayer.
*It is of the guidance of the Prophet () to dig the grave in a lahd fashion (i.e. the grave is dug straight down then a ledge is dug to the right). He instructed the grave to be dug deep. He also instructed that the grave be widened near the head and feet of the deceased.
*One should not weep with a loud voice, nor should they do unlawful things, such as slapping their faces, or ripping their clothes. The Prophet () said:
'They are not from us, those who slap their faces and tear their clothes, and do the practices of the pre-Islamic ignorance era.'(Saheeh al-Jami) *One will be rewarded for his patience if he is patient from the beginning of the calamity. The Prophet () said:
