THE SHROUDTHE SHROUD (AL-KAFAN) (AL-KAFAN)

PREPARING SHROUDPREPARING SHROUD

The shroud should be:The shroud should be:1)1) WhiteWhite

2)2) CleanClean

3)3) of cheap materialof cheap material

MALE KAFAN3 pieces

FEMALE KAFAN5 pieces

How the kafan should be?

• It is to be done with whatever will cover the entire body

Avoid silk for men as it is prohibited during his life.

• It is recommended that the shroud be white and clean.

• It is to be perfumed with incense. • It is prohibited to exaggerate with

shrouds since they perish swiftly as our Prophet peace be upon him taught us.

The Kafan of a Male

2.1 m

2.1 m

The Kafan of a FemaleThe Kafan of a Female

Winding sheet1

Winding sheet2 Skirt

4

Scarf Shirt 3

How to wrap the kafanHow to wrap the kafan

Winding sheet1

1,2 Winding sheet

Shirt 3

Scarf

Skirt 4

Do NotDo Not

Write anything on the shrouds.Write anything on the shrouds. Put cotton in the ear, nose or Put cotton in the ear, nose or

under arm of the deceased when under arm of the deceased when there is no need for that.there is no need for that.