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Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 120\nThe Fox of The Arabs\nFuneral Instructions\n\nA sensible & wise person is he who prepares for contingencies, so how could a person neglect what is known to happen with certainty?\n\nI wonder at a person who publicises his lost property whilst he himself is lost.\n\nI wonder at a person who is frugal in spending his wealth although his whole life is wasted (Ibn Jawzee).\n\nFuneral Instructions\n\nWashed with normal water, then dried.\nWashed with pure water, then dried.\nWashed with water & camphor, then dried.\nShrouded with 3 garments and loin-cloth tied firmly.\nNo wailing nor praising allowed.\nShould be taken quickly.\nGrve to be filled evely.\nSpend an hour or so after burial to help with the interrogation.