Islamic Laws of Death and Burial

Islamic Laws of Death and Burial

Publisher: IMAM
$18.00
Author: Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani
Publisher: I.M.A.M.

Death is the inevitable end to the life of this world, and it is waiting for each person. Just as God Almighty has prescribed a complete plan for every aspect of our lives, from birth through all of life’s stages, so has He ordained a set of rules for specific acts that must be carried out when we die. These include not only the recitation of supplications and prayers for the deceased but also physically preparing the body for its permanent interment. These are some of the most important requirements believers must fulfill, because they are a prelude to the eternal next life. Indeed, we complete these acts out of obedience to God and as a reminder to those who survive the deceased that they will eventually follow.

Book Title Islamic Laws of Death and Burial
Publisher IMAM
Type Books
Date Published Mar 24, 2021
Author: Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani
Publisher: I.M.A.M.

Death is the inevitable end to the life of this world, and it is waiting for each person. Just as God Almighty has prescribed a complete plan for every aspect of our lives, from birth through all of life’s stages, so has He ordained a set of rules for specific acts that must be carried out when we die. These include not only the recitation of supplications and prayers for the deceased but also physically preparing the body for its permanent interment. These are some of the most important requirements believers must fulfill, because they are a prelude to the eternal next life. Indeed, we complete these acts out of obedience to God and as a reminder to those who survive the deceased that they will eventually follow.

This booklet describes the Islamic laws that relate to the deceased – before, during, and after death. It includes concise information on matters that must be fulfilled, prohibited acts, and even recommended and detestable practices. Lastly, this work addresses contemporary issues like how to proceed with the rituals of death and burial when faced with various practical constraints (as might be encountered in the West) and even provides rulings on how to deal with a deceased body infected with a contagion. Thus, it is the objective of this booklet to provide all the necessary information so believers can fulfill their obligations to God and each other when death occurs.

Want to know more?

The Struggle of the Self: Selected Hadiths and Brief Commentary of a Chapter from Wasail al-Shia of Shaykh al-Hurr al-Amili
$24.00
Human beings are composed of a physical body; an animated self or nafs that drives the person to accomplish their...
Add to cart
Shahr Ramadan Nutritional Guidelines from the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (as)
$25.00
Discover the ultimate companion to nourishing your body and soul during Shahr Ramaḍān! This comprehensive book delves into the spiritual...
Add to cart
Riverside to the Ocean The Life of Sheikh Morteza Ansari
$25.00
“I saw Imam Sadiq, peace be upon him, and he gave me a beautiful Quran. Its edges were decorated… it...
Add to cart
SPEARS OF DECEIT The Story of battle of Siffin
$25.00
In the distant past, two bands of trained warriors faced each other across a desert plain. Exhausted both in body...
Add to cart
The Dawn of Love Guidance for Young Couples by Ayatullah Khamenei
$20.00
In The Dawn of Love, Imam Khomeini offers a profound exploration of divine love as the ultimate path to spiritual awakening....
Add to cart
In Search of the Spring of Kawthar: Khadija, Fatima, and Zaynab: The Women Who Shaped Islam- Ayt Ansariyan
$16.00
In these three illuminating lectures, Ayatollah Husayn Ansariyan explores the lives of three extraordinary women whose influence profoundly shaped the...
Add to cart
Sacred Unity: On the Inseparability of the Qur’an, Mysticism, and Logic- Ayt Hasanzadeh Amuli
$20.00
In this seminal work, one of the greatest Shi’i mystics and philosophers of the past century, Hasan Hasanzadeh Amuli argues...
Add to cart
Is Tawassul Shirk?: On the validity of seeking intercession with God in Islam
$14.00
This comprehensive treatise examines the controversial topic of tawassul (seeking intercession through the Prophet and other holy figures) in Islamic theology, directly...
Add to cart
Islamic Theology: An Introduction to ‘Ilm al-Kalam
Sold Out
Islamic Theology: An Introduction to 'Ilm al-Kalam by Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani presents a systematic examination of Islamic theological discourse, analyzing the...
My Ramadan Guidebook
$30.00
Explore a beautiful illustrated book that guides you through the Holy Month of Ramadan, inspired by the teachings of Ahlul...
Add to cart