About the Book

Death is the great equalizer, which collapses all illusions and it is the portal from this transitional world to the next permanent world. If there is only one thing certain in life, that is death, which is inescapable. After death, in all religious tradition there are sanctioned ceremony called funeral that celebrates, pay respects, sanctifies, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise beliefs and practices used by a culture to remember the dead, from interment itself, to various monuments, prayers, and rituals undertaken in their remembrance and honor.

In funerals, Muslims are distinguished by firm adherence to rules that keep the dignity of the deceased, and at the same time consider the feelings and emotions of sorrow of the concerned family.

In this 28 page concise guide, Hajjah Amr Rasheed has researched and covered all the important aspects of Islamic Funeral. From 'how to prepare for the funeral' to 'all the steps to be taken' are well covered in this booklet with selective schematics for easy understanding. Generally the funeral for a Muslim is not complex, but someone or a family who is not familiar with or don't know where to get help from, it could be quite challenging. That's why the following guide can be very useful to keep in every household, specially for the Muslims living in the West.