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Can the funeral prayer be held in the graveyard?

Updated: May 28, 2020


Q: Can the funeral prayer be held in the graveyard?

A: Yes. The funeral prayer can be performed in the graveyard. All other prayers performed in the graveyard are invalid. Sources: Muntaha al-Iradat

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