It has one pragmatic and one spiritual significance.

It has one pragmatic and one spiritual significance. Water strengthens the grave; and also it is a symbol of the Mercy of Allah. Planting flowers or plants has no basis in Shari'ah. It is an innovation which should be avoided. Q 78: CEMENTED GRAVE Why do we build graves with cement etc.? Is it not a loss of cement and bricks which we can use for building say, a school? A. In Islam to build graves in such a way is frowned upon (Makruh). Of course the earth should be filled in the grave firmly.

So that there is no danger of incursion from animals etc.; but building it with bricks, cement etc. is disliked. When a grave begins to cave in it is 'Makruh' to repair it. Nature should be left to take its course. (Of course, if any part of the dead body is still intact, then the grave should be refilled with earth). The graves of the prophets. Imams, martyrs etc. do not come under this rule. They should be repaired. Q79: IS FATEHA KHWANI AN ISLAMIC CUSTOM? Is fateha Khani" an Islamic custom?

A poor man has to arrange a decent tea for all those who come to console on the sad demise of his relative. Is this fair? Further, can we celebrate the 20th, 30th or 40th of the death anniversary of a person or even of an Imam? A. Fateha Khwani means reciting Sura-e-Fatiha (and the Holy Qur'an) for the thawab of the deceased. It is not only allowed but also is very highly recommended. And it can be performed on any day. If someone offers tea etc., to the participants, it is his own generosity.

If he does not have money to offer any refreshment it, he should not take loan and should not burden himself in any way. Previous…