Order of Kafn for Male and Female

THE KAFAN
Kafan are the grave clothes of the dead. It is desirable that the Kafan be of white material and of medium quality according to the status of the deceased. Rasulullah said “Do not use expensive cloth in Kafan, because it will very soon decay.”

It is PERMISSIBLE to prepare one’s Kafan during one’s lifetime. This will avoid last minute rush and inconvenience.

  • KAFAN FOR MALE

The MASNOON Kafan for a male is an IZAAR, QAMEES and LIFAFAH. The Izaar in this case is a sheet from the head to the feet, whereas the Qamees is a long sheet that has to be folded in half and an opening cut to allow it to be put on as a shirt. The latter will have no pockets, sleeves or seams. The Lifafah is a sheet from above the head to below the feet. Only TWO of the above,i.e. the Izaar and Lifafah will also suffice, but it is SUNNAT to have all the THREE cloths. It is MAKROOH to use less than two without a valid reason.

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  • KAFAN FOR FEMALE

The MASNOON Kafan for a female consists of an IZAAR, KHIMAAR (Orni), QAMEES, LIFAFAH and a piece calf material to hold the breasts (SINABAND). The Khimaar is the Veil. The piece of material to hold the breasts should preferably be from the breasts to the thighs. Three garments, i.e..Izaar, Lifafah and Khimaar will suffice, but it is SUNNAT to have FIVE. It is MAKROOH to use less than THREE, except when it is NOT available. It is the duty of the husband to bear the burial expenses of the wife. The Kafan could be smoked with LOBAAN, etc. but NOT scented with Itr. Children’s Kafan should be cut to appropriate size.

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