Answered by: Maulana Selim Saldiran
Question:
Why is it important that the burial happens as soon as possible for Muslims?
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer:
It is established in the sunnah that it is important to hasten the funeral process when someone dies.[1] The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Hasten the burial rites” (Bukhari)
The reason for this is also mentioned in the hadith. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Hasten the burial rites, for if it is pious, you are speeding it to goodness and if it is otherwise, you are laying an evil off your necks.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
Only Allah knows best
Written by Maulana Selim Saldiran
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham
[1] al-Binaya sharh al-Hidaya, DKI, 3/243