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Riyad as-Salihin 931 (Book 6, Hadith 38) #37420
Permissibility of Women Accompanying Funeral Processions

SUMMARY: It is permissible for women to accompany a funeral procession, but it is not compulsory.

Umm Atiyyah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: We (womenfolk) were prohibited from accompanying a funeral procession, but we were not compelled (not to do so). Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن أم عطية رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ نهينا عن اتباع الجنائز، ولم يعزم علينا‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏ ‏"‏ومعناه ‏"‏ ولم يشدد في النهي كما يشدد في المحرمات‏.‏

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funeral  *  procession  *  permissible  *  women  *  janazah  *  safar  *  mubah  *  nisa

QUICK LESSONS:
Attend the funeral of your loved ones if you wish without fear or judgement from others . Show respect and compassion towards those who have passed away and their families .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith tells us that it is permissible for women to accompany a funeral procession, however it is not compulsory. This means that if a woman wishes to attend the funeral of her loved one, she can do so without any fear of being reprimanded or judged by others. However, if she does not wish to attend the funeral then she should not be forced into doing so either. The hadith also teaches us about respect and compassion towards those who have passed away and their families. We should remember that attending funerals can be an emotional experience and we should show kindness and understanding towards those who are grieving.

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