Masjid Nabawi, Madinah. |
As discussed earlier, in the mosque for a funeral commencing prayer, the male jenazah's head must be positioned to the left of Imam, and the female jenazah's head to the right of Imam. Whilst for male, the position of Imam leading the prayer must be close to the head and for female the Imam stands close to her hip.
* In the "Masjid Nabawi" in Madinah, the female jenazah's head must be positioned to the left of Imam leading the prayer. As to due respect the tomb of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. which is situated to the left of the mosque.
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