Mufti Tariq Masood on Mayyat: In Islam, the funeral is done with simplicity and according to the Shariat. However, with changing times, people release photos and videos of the funeral; is this correct? Know from Mufti Tariq Masood.

Taking pictures of the dead body is right or wrong: In Islam, it is said that at the time of any dead body (funeral), simplicity and following the Shariat (i.e. Islamic law) should be followed. According to Mufti Tariq Masood, taking pictures or making videos at the time of the dead body is considered wrong according to the Shariat. 

In Islam, on such occasions, it is said to pray, recite and have patience, and not to do activities like taking photos or making videos. Let us know what else they have to say about this?

Dead body is a thing to be hidden, not to be shown - Mufti Tariq Masood

Mufti Tariq Masood says that taking pictures of dead body is absolutely wrong, it is a thing to be hidden, not to be shown. No one is allowed to take pictures of dead body. People near the dead body can see the body of the dead person.

If someone is his very close friend or son, he can see it if he wants, but taking a picture and showing it to others is considered wrong. Doing this is considered against Sharia. 

Taking photos of a dead body is not right or wrong, but it is a very sensitive and personal matter, which completely depends on the feelings and wishes of the families of the dead. For some people it may be a way to cherish the memories of the dead, while others may find it completely inappropriate. 

Who should eat at the house of the dead?

Mufti Tariq Masood says that if you have gone to bury a dead body and have come from a far distance, then food should always be served to those people who have come from a far distance to attend the funeral. The neighbours should eat in their own house instead of eating in the house of the dead body.