In order for the funeral prayer to be valid, it is essential that one be in a state of purity and free from impurity, just like any other prayer.

There is no Sunnah prayer specifically prescribed before Jumu`ah, but optional prayers may be offered without a fixed number. However, authentic narrations confirm the Sunnah prayers after Jumu`ah.

The regular Sunnah prayer of Maghrib is two Rak`ahs only. However, it is recommended to pray between Maghrib and `Isha without specifying a set number of Rak`ahs.

Prophet Muhammad said: “Whoever prays four (Rak`ahs) before Dhuhr and four after it, the Fire will not touch him.” The Sunnah prayer before Dhuhr is between the Adhan of Dhuhr and the obligatory prayer, and the Sunnah prayer after Dhuhr is from after Dhuhr prayer until the Adhan of `Asr.