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Shia Burial

When someone passes away

Five stages, in the order they usually happen. Open any stage directly if you are already partway through.

Stage 3 of 5

Funeral Prayer & Burial

Salaat al-Mayyit, burial guidance and Talqeen.

This is the outline of what this stage will cover, taken from the Najafyia Foundation guide. The full instructions will appear once a scholar has reviewed them.
  1. 1

    Who Salaat al-Mayyit is prayed for

    ObligatoryAwaiting religious review
  2. 3

    Carrying the coffin

    RecommendedAwaiting religious review
  3. 4

    Burial rulings

    ObligatoryAwaiting religious review
  4. 5

    Talqeen

    RecommendedAwaiting religious review
  5. 6

    Narration: following the funeral

    NarrationAwaiting religious review
Civil requirements vary by location. Death registration, transport, burial permits and other legal steps are separate from religious guidance — please check with local authorities.
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