What to Do When a Muslim Dies | Islamic Funeral Guide Book by Noorejehan Bint Faqir Seedat

What to Do When a Muslim Dies | Islamic Funeral Guide Book by Noorejehan Bint Faqir Seedat

What to Do When a Muslim Dies by Noorjehan Bint Faqir Seedat is a concise and practical Islamic guide that explains the essential steps to follow after a Muslim’s death. This book provides clear, step-by-step instructions covering everything from the moment of death to burial, including washing the body (ghusl), shrouding (kafan), funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah), and burial procedures. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, it helps families and communities fulfill their religious obligations with confidence and correctness. Rooted in Qur’an and Sunnah, this 48-page handbook also offers emotional support during difficult times, making it an essential resource for every Muslim household.

From Author:

This is a practical step-by-step guide of how to proceed with the funeral arrangements from the time of death until burial.

Content:

1. In the Event of a Death
Immediate actions after death
Informing family, doctor, and local imam
Registering the death and legal procedures
2. Washing the Body (Ghusl)
Islamic method of غسل (ritual washing)
Rules regarding cleanliness and preparation of the deceased
Guidelines for who should perform the غسل
3. Shrouding the Dead (Kafan)
Proper way to wrap the body in kafan
Differences for male and female
4. Salat al-Janazah (Funeral Prayer)
Method of performing the Janazah prayer
Importance and reward of attending
5. Burial Process
Islamic burial practices
Simplicity and respect in قبر (grave) preparation
6. After the Burial
Recommended supplications (duas)
Supporting the family of the deceased
Key Guidance Highlight
No cutting of nails or removal of hair from the deceased
Quick burial is encouraged in Islam
All procedures should follow the Sunnah carefully

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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.

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Page:01
What to do when
a Muslim dies
Ta-Ha Publishers
Page:02
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.
Page:03
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
Page:04
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.