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This is true and it was postponed for two days so that Muslims would come in twos and threes to perform the funeral prayer.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/132135/washing-shrouding-and-funeral-prayer-of-the-prophet-blessings-and-peace-of-allah-be-upon-him

I have heard, after the death of prophet Muhammad (sa), his burial process was delayed for few days? if it is true, what was the reason. please let us know

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In my country when someone dies after 40days people come together that to make dua for him and even after every year still they congregate that they are making dua for the dead where they even cook for those who come. Is this permissible in our Islam,?