What to do when a Muslim dies

INTRODUCTION
There is no doubt that the only guaranteed event that each and every
living being, whether male or female, rich or poor, black or white, sick
or healthy, must go through is death. Despite the uneasiness people
feel in talking about or even merely thinking about this dark topic, due
to its unavoidable and inevitable nature, it only makes sense to
prepare for it. This publication is designed to allow people to fully
prepare for its occurrence in the event of someone in the near family
passing away. It features a practical guide of what needs to be done,
fulfilling both governmental and Isl\mic requirements. It then goes
through the complete Isl\mic rites of passage, including the relevant
prayers and un-Isl\mic customs and practices which are to be
categorically avoided.
While this publication deals with what needs to be performed at the
time of someone else’s death, it is also hoped that it will be a reminder
for each of us to prepare for our own inevitable end.
EVENTS PRECEDING DEATH
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