How to mourn a dead loved one as a Muslim || Macqathylive

 

I had a discussion with AI today. During the convo, I asked him/her how to mourn a lost love one/wife/husband. This was what AI told me.

“In Islam, mourning the loss of a loved one, including a wife, is natural and allowed, but with some guidelines. Here's how a Muslim man should mourn his wife:

*Immediate Response (first 3 days)*

1. Perform Ghusl (ritual bath) and prayer for the deceased (Salat al-Janazah).

2. Arrange for burial as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours.

3. Receive condolences from family and friends.

*Mourning Period (up to 4 months and 10 days)*

1. Avoid luxurious or extravagant behavior.

2. Refrain from shaving, trimming nails, or wearing new clothes.

3. Reduce social interactions, but maintain essential relationships.

4. Focus on prayer, Quran recitation, and remembrance of Allah.

5. Avoid traveling unless necessary.

*Specific Guidance for Husbands*

1. Observe Iddah (waiting period): 4 months and 10 days before remarriage.

2. Provide financial support to his late wife's family, if needed.

3. Take care of children, if any.

4. Avoid excessive display of emotions, maintaining dignity.

*Prohibited Practices*

1. Loud wailing, screaming, or tearing clothes.

2. Excessive mourning or self-inflicted harm.

3. Un-Islamic rituals or innovated practices.

*Recommended Practices*

1. Recite Quran, especially Surah al-Fatihah, and pray for the deceased.

2. Perform optional prayers, like Salat al-Layl (night prayer).

3. Engage in charitable acts, like giving to the poor.

4. Seek support from family, friends, and Islamic scholars.

*Console and Support*

1. Seek comfort in the Quran and Hadith.

2. Surround yourself with supportive loved ones.

3. Focus on the transient nature of life and the Hereafter.

Remember, Islam encourages moderation in mourning, balancing grief with faith and resilience.”

RIP to all our love ones.