We always begin with the name of Allah, the Beneficent and Most Merciful (Bismillah Hirragh Manir Ragheem)
- The following are obligatory in the Janaazah Salaah (Funeral Prayer)
- To make intention
- To recite the first Takbeer (Allah Hu Akbar)
- To recite Suratul Faatihah
- To recite the second Takbeer (Allah Hu Akbar)
- To recite praise on the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)
- To recite the third Takbeer (Allah Hu Akbar)
- To make Dua for the deceased
- To recite the fourth Takbeer (Allah Hu Akbar)
- To make a general dua
- To perform the Salaah in standing position, if one is able to and not to go into rukuh/sujood (bow)
- To make Salaam
- Generally the person leading the Salaah will make another dua for the deceased and all other deceased.
- It is also common practice to recite salawaat on the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS).
- The janaazah then continues to the Grave Site (Makbarra).
Proceed to The Burial