I seek refuge in God from Satan the rejected.
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Question: What is mentioned in the Quran about the Funeral Prayer?
The funeral (Janaaza) prayer is mentioned in the Quran only once.
[9:84] You shall not observe the funeral prayer for any of them when he dies, nor shall you stand at his grave. They have disbelieved in GOD and His messenger, and died in a state of wickedness.
So, if the deceased does not fall into the category of people mentioned in the verse, then it is permissible to offer a funeral prayer for the departed soul.
The funeral prayer is performed standing. There is no bowing or prostrating like the Contact Prayers (Salat). Traditionally, the properly covered body of the deceased or the casket is placed in the courtyard or patio of the mosque in front of the congregation. In some cases, the body of the deceased may not be available. The funeral prayer can still be observed and it can be performed in any suitable place. The important thing is to remember God while trying to provide comfort and support to the family, relatives and friends of the deceased.