In the Islamic religion, the first funeral prayer was performed for Bera bin Ma’rur by the Rasul of Allah (saw). Bera bin Ma’rur was one of the twelve people who initially pledged allegiance to our Master. After becoming a Muslim, when the Rasul of Allah ordered the performance of the prayer, Bera came to Medina. While all other Muslims were praying toward Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, he continued to pray in the direction of the Kaaba.

His practice was later brought to the attention of the Rasul of Allah (saw). In response, the Rasul instructed him to pray like everyone else, facing Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Bera then began praying in that direction as instructed.

About a month before our Master migrated to Medina, Bera passed away. Before his death, he made a bequest to his family, stipulating that one-third of his wealth should be given to the Rasul of Allah (saw) for charitable purposes. He also requested that his body be turned toward the Kaaba in Mecca upon his death, as he had promised to visit there.

Thus, he became the first person to face the Kaaba both in life and after death, marking his dedication to the Rasul and the principles of Islam.