Transcript Washing And Shrouding Of A Deceased Muslim

Death And Dying
The Final Journey
An Islamic Perspective
Imam Ashfaq Patel
Imam Of Central Mosque Blackpool
Muslim Chaplain at Blackpool, fylde and Wyre
Hospitals
EVERY SOUL SHALL HAVE THE TASTE OF DEATH!
(Qur’aan 29:57).
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Death is the most certain aspect of life. According to the
statistics, 6178 people die in the world every hour. These
are people of all ages, dying of all causes. Some of these
deaths will make headlines. The great majority will die
quietly. Yet everyone will enter his grave the same way.
Alone. At the time appointed by God. Science and
technology can neither prevent nor predict death. It is solely
in the hands of the Creator
When Death Is Inevitable
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Allow Family to be besides Muhatadar(Dying)
Family will request privacy
They may request praying facilities
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If no Family Available
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Inform local Muslim Community ASAP
Good to have contact details
Preferably contact the Imam
Assist as much as possible
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Signs Of Death
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The Signs of Death are :
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The legs become slack and limp
Breathing becomes heavy, quick and erratic
The nose bends slightly
The temples sag
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The Muhtadhar
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This is the person on whom the signs of Maut are clearly seen
It is desirable to recite Surah Yaseen or any part of the Qur’aan.
It is makrooh (undesirable) to recite the Qur’aan near the deceased
persons body during the period between death and ghusl. However it
is permitted to recite by sitting away from the deceased or after
putting a clean cloth over the deceased. (Shami 800/1).
Maut (Death)
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The Talqeen
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The Talqeen is to remind the dying person of the two
shahadah’s:
“Ash’ hadu Alla ilaha ilal-lahu wa ash’hadu
anna Muhammadan Abduhu wa rasuluh”
I testify “ there is non worthy of worship but Allah & I testify
that Muhammed (pbuh) is the messenger of Allah”
– The Muhtadhar must not be asked or
ordered to read the Kalimah, but must be
helped to recall it
Just after death has been determined
 Close
the eyes of the deceased.
 Umme Salma reported that : "When her
husband died The Prophet (P.B.U.H) closed
his eyes" (Muslim).
Bismillaahi wa ‘alaa millate rasoolillah
Trans: In the name of Allah and on the creed,
religion and faith of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam)’
Just after death has been determined (continued)
– The lower jaw should be bound to the head so that it
does not sag.
– The legs should be straightened and the two large toes
tied together.
 The body should be covered with a clean sheet.
 Aisha reported that : "Muslims covered the body of The
Prophet (P.B.U.H.) when he died" (Bukhari & Muslim).
– Dua (Supplication) should be made to Allah for his
forgiveness.
Just after death has been determined (continued)
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Hasten to prepare the body for washing, shrouding
and burial.
The Prophet (P.B.U.H) said: " You should hasten with
his burial" (Bukhari & Muslim).
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This can be done by:
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Informing the local Muslim Burial Committee (Local
Mosque)
Informing the Coroner if a suspected death.
Preparing the Death certificate ASAP
Aiding towards an early release of the deceased
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Performing Ghusl
Once Body is released for Burial
 Take the deceased to the appropriate
place for the final Ritual wash (Ghusl)
 Male to Male-Female to Female
 After the bath the deceased is purified.
 The Quran can now be recited by the side
of the deceased.
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Ghusl
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Who should give Ghusl ?
Closest female relative
Husband not allowed
Closest male relative
Wife is also allowed
– Young children are not allowed to give Ghusl.
– Very young children may be given Ghusl by either
male or female.
– It is acceptable for someone to charge for giving
Ghusl, although they will not get any thawaab for it.
Shrouding the Deceased
Male
Qamees Small sheet, from head to feet
 Izaar (undergarment) from head to feet
 Lifafafa Main sheet approximately one arm
longer than the height of the deceased in
which he can be wrapped
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Female shroud
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Female
One large sheet (Lifafa), approximately one arm
longer than the height of the deceased in which
she can be wrapped.
(Sinaband) sheet, from chest to below the
knees and can be tied.
Trouser (Izaar), small sheet, from head to feet.
Dress (Qamees) sheet, from neck to feet.
Head scarf (Orni) sheet, three arms length.
• Shroud is of simple cloth
• 3 sheets for male, 5 for
females
• Fragrance applied to the 7
points of prostration
• Body is now ready for Prayer
& Burial
Washing and shrouding of deceased.exe
Janaza (Funeral prayer & Service)
The Funeral prayer is a means of seeking
forgiveness for the deceased.
 It is incumbent on the community to
perform the funeral prayer for the
deceased.
 If a group from the community performs
the service the obligation is uplifted from
the whole community
 If not, the whole community is sinful
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Janazah and burial
Funeral Prayer ( Service)
Disposing of the Dead – How?
Types Of Graves
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Islam has a unique style of building graves and
cemeteries that is characterized by humility, simplicity
and economy in costs and that avoids glorifying the dead
with elaborate monuments.
It is of great importance that a special cemetery be
devoted exclusively for the use of Muslims. The
deceased should be buried in the locality in which he
lived. It is undesirable to take the body to the person’s
own country or to another city.
In Muslim cemeteries, there are two types of graves :
 Al-Shaqq : is to make a deep vertical hole in the
ground.
 Al-Lahed : is to make a deep vertical hole in the
ground, then in the bottom make a side horizontal
hole big enough to cover the whole body.
Tadfeen - Burial
• Haste in Burial
• Attendance of
Females
• Coffins
It is better to ask
before hand if
your attendance
is welcome
Types of Graves
Prayer
The Graveyard
Laid to Rest
Layton Cemetery(Muslim Section)
Layton Cemetery (continued)
Mourning Period
The Mourning period for a Muslim
deceased is
 3 days for families, friends and community
 A woman whose Husband has died will
mourn for 4 months and 10 days
 After these periods the bereaved Family
should be allowed to carry on as usual.
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Questions
More Information
http://www.gardens-ofpeace.org.uk/what_to_do_p1.htm
 http://www.gardens-ofpeace.org.uk/index.htm
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