All these pieces of cloth are pre arranged systematically in...

All these pieces of cloth are pre arranged systematically in their proper order in the stated sequence and kept ready on the floor over a mat so as to facilitate shrouding when the body is laid on them for Tahnit followed by shrouding Kafan . It is Mustahab (recommended) that a) The cloth for "Kafan" should be white. b) the body should be kept in a position that the face is towards Qibla while shrouding.

c) two fresh twigs of a tree inscribed with Shahadah (Kalma) called Jareedatain wrapped in cotton wool should be kept under the armpits of both arms before wrapping the chadar . d) recite surahs/ayats from the Qur'an and Istaghfar while shrouding the body. P.S.

The order in which the pieces of Kafan are systematically arranged and kept to facilitate wrapping is as follows: From Bottom to the Top (arranged before the body is placed) |--------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------|--------| | Belts (Upper, middle and lower to tighten the whole kafan ) | | male | female | | Chadar | wajib | male | female | | Chadar | Mustahab | male | female | | Scarf | Mustahab | - | female | | Turban (Amama) | Mustahab | male | - | | Qamis (long shirt) | wajib | male | female | | Loin Cloth | wajib | male | female | | Briefs/knickers | Mustahab | male | female | | Belt (to tighten briefs) | Mustahab | male | female | | Brassier (to cover the chest) | Mustahab | - | female | | Cotton Pad | Mustahab | - | female | The wrapping is then done from the top to the bottom to finally reach the belts to tie up the whole body after shrouding.

Fourth Wajib Act: Salaatul Mayyit ** ** The next wajib act is Salaatul Mayyit - (Namaz-e-Janaza) for a six-year-old child or even lower than six if the child during his/her life used to pray salaat and could distinguish good from bad ( Mummaiz ) Method The body, in a coffin, is laid before the person(s) praying in congregation, head on the right side of the congregation and the face towards Qibla .

Those praying, stand close to the coffin in a row(s) stretching along both sides from the middle of the coffin. Imam stands in front reciting loudly and Mu'mineen follow the recitation. It is recommended that they all be in ( wudhu ). For a female mayyit , Imam stands near the chest of the mayyit . The Salaat The salaat has no ruku or sujud . It is offered in a standing position. There are five Takbirs with recitations after each Takbir . Method of Namaz-e-Mayyit There are 5 Takbirs (i.e.