Cara Mengafani Mayit Laki-laki dan Perempuan (Praktek) - Buya Yahya

Summary

This video provides a detailed guide on how to properly perform the Islamic ritual of kafan (shrouding) for both male and female deceased individuals. The process involves preparing three layers of cloth for males and five for females, along with specific steps to ensure respect and adherence to Islamic tradition. The ritual includes careful handling of the body, covering and binding it with cloth, applying fragrance, and making sure that all sensitive areas are properly covered. This educational video is aimed at helping individuals learn the proper procedures for handling and preparing a deceased person's body for burial.

Takeaways

• 😀 The process of kafan (wrapping) a deceased body is a significant part of Islamic funeral rites, aiming to cover the body fully in a respectful manner.
• 😀 There are three main layers of cloth used for male bodies, and five layers for female bodies, including additional garments like a gamis (long dress) and izar (sarong).
• 😀 It is important to prepare the kafan by first placing binding ropes at strategic points: head, neck, chest, and feet before laying the cloth.
• 😀 The body should be carefully placed on the cloth, ensuring that the body is covered respectfully and that its aurat (private parts) remain concealed.
• 😀 For both male and female bodies, the kafan cloth is arranged in layers, with specific positioning to ensure proper coverage.
• 😀 It is recommended to apply fragrance or perfume to the body before it is wrapped, using materials such as camphor oil or other aromatic substances.
• 😀 For female bodies, additional cloth layers are used to ensure full coverage from the chest to the knees, and a head covering is also placed.
• 😀 The body’s limbs, including both hands and feet, should be carefully bound to secure them within the kafan, with attention to preserving the body’s dignity.
• 😀 After placing the body on the kafan, ensure that all openings (mouth, nose, ears) are sealed before wrapping and securing the body.
• 😀 Once wrapped, the body is bound with a rope for easy transport and to secure it for burial, with the head facing the qibla (direction of prayer).

Q & A

What is the purpose of the kafan (shroud) in Islamic burial practices?

The kafan (shroud) is used to cover the deceased's body. It is meant to fully conceal the body in a respectful and modest manner before burial.

What are the materials used for the kafan in Islamic burial for men?

For men, the kafan typically consists of three pieces of cloth. These can be made from white cloth or other acceptable materials, with the preference for simple and clean fabric.

How should the kafan be arranged for the deceased male?

The three pieces of cloth should be arranged in a specific order: the first is placed in the middle, the second is angled to the right side, and the third is angled to the left side of the body.

What is the significance of tying the body with a rope during the burial process?

The ropes are used to secure the body for burial. The ties should be placed at various points such as the head, neck, chest, and legs to ensure the body remains properly positioned.

What is the recommended way to apply fragrance to the kafan?

It is recommended to apply fragrance such as perfume, camphor oil, or other scented materials to the kafan before placing the deceased in it, as a sign of respect and honoring the body.

How should the body be positioned on the kafan?

The body should be gently placed on the kafan, ensuring that its private parts remain covered to maintain respect and modesty.

What steps are involved in wrapping the body with the kafan for a male?

First, the body is placed on the kafan, and the body is carefully wrapped by folding the cloth over it. The body is then tied with the ropes, and any exposed body cavities are sealed respectfully.

What is the procedure for preparing the kafan for a female deceased?

For a female, five pieces of cloth are used: two pieces for the shroud, a gamis (dress) for covering the upper body, an izar (sarong) for covering from the waist to the knees, and a hijab for the head.

Why is it important to ensure the body is positioned towards the Qibla during burial?

It is a practice in Islam to ensure that the body faces the Qibla (the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca) during burial as a sign of respect and adherence to Islamic tradition.

What is the proper order of the cloth pieces for a female burial?

For a female burial, the cloth pieces should be arranged as follows: the first piece is placed at an angle to the right, the second at an angle to the left, then the gamis (dress) covers the upper body, the izar covers the lower body, and the hijab covers the head.