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Are post-mortems allowed in Islam?

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It is permissible to dissect a dead body for criminal investigations and for the sake of science and medicine.

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Is cremation allowed in Islam?

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Cremation is not prescribed in Islam. Rather, cremation is considered an act of disrespect and dishonour.

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Am I still allowed to pray janazah for Muslims who were sinners?

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If they died a Muslim -- regardless of how much they sinned -- then they must have a janazah prayer. If, however, they were a hypocrite or disbeliever (i.e. behaving like a non-Muslim) in public, they are not allowed to have one.

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Is it allowed to cover the dead ready for burial while they are sleeping on their right side with knees slightly folded instead of the full length stretch?

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In Islam, it is recommended to keep the dead body the way it was when it died. For example, if a finger was raised up, you keep it that way instead of trying to flatten it out. So, cover the body in any way you need to, but don't move the body.

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After the iddah, can the lady wear makeup again?

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Yes. After the period of mourning, the woman is allowed to wear makeup, beautify herself, go out, etc.

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Who washes a woman's deceased body?

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A woman's body will be washed by women, in the same way a man's body is washed by men. This will usually be mahram family members (blood kin) as well as a mosque funeral supervisor.

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