What are the obligatory elements of the Funeral Prayer (Salat al-Janazah)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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The obligatory components of the Funeral Prayer are the intention (Niyyah), the Takbirs (Allahu Akbar pronouncements), standing (Qiyam), reciting Al-Fatihah, sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), the minimum supplication (Du'a) for the deceased, and a single Taslim (salutation).