Que faire lors du décès d'un musulman ? Guide des funérailles islamiques

Que faire lorsqu'un musulman décède ? Ce guide islamique pratique et empreint de compassion explique les rites et devoirs essentiels qui suivent le décès d'un musulman. Fondé sur le Coran et la Sunna, il aborde la préparation des funérailles, les rituels d'inhumation, la prière funéraire (Janazah) et les usages en matière de condoléances. Rédigé dans un style simple et accessible, cet ouvrage constitue une ressource précieuse pour les familles, les communautés et toute personne souhaitant comprendre les pratiques funéraires islamiques, afin que ces obligations sacrées soient accomplies avec dignité et respect.

Noorjehan bint Faqir Seedat est l'auteure de « Que faire lorsqu'un musulman meurt » (Éditions Ta-Ha, 2004), un guide pratique et empreint de compassion qui offre des instructions détaillées sur les rites funéraires islamiques, du décès à l'inhumation. Ce livret de 48 pages fournit des instructions claires, fondées sur le Coran et la Sunna, offrant un réconfort spirituel et une compréhension culturelle pour aider les familles à traverser cette période délicate avec foi et dignité.

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What to do when
a Muslim dies
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The deceased's nails should not be cut nor should any unwanted hair be removed from the dead body (Abu Dawud Book of Funerals).
1.2 How to Register a Death
The following persons should be contacted immediately when death has occurred: - family doctor
- local undertaker/funeral director - Imam of the local mosque (for washing and funeral prayer) - close relatives
1.2.1 If death occurs at home and the cause of death is known
1. The family doctor should be contacted immediately. Provided the doctor attended the dead person during his last illness, he can certify the cause of death. He will issue a medical certificate free of charge, which states the cause of death.
2. The local undertaker should then be informed that a medical certificate has been issued.
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Contents
1. In the Event of a Death
2. Washing the Body
3. Shrouding the Dead
4. Salatul Janazah
5. The Burial
6. After the Burial
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This is a practical step-by-step guide of how to proceed with the funeral arrangements from the time of death until burial, according to the Sunnah. It describes the method of washing, shrouding and conducting the Janazah prayer for both male and female.