Preparing For Eternal Life

By M.Al-Zahra 

Contents

Introduction
Chapter One
Quoting Some Traditions of the Imams (A.S.) about Death
Chapter Two
Ease Your Sufferings at Death
a)      Acts recommended
b)      Recitation and Duas
c)      Fasting
d)      Namaz
Chapter Three
A Person in the Pangs of Death
Chapter Four
When a Person Becomes Deceased
Washing the Body of the Deceased

Chapter Five
The Steps in Administering the Bath
Laws of Gender of Administering the Bath
Preparation
Niyyat
Wudhu and Position of Administrator
Remove any Objects
Removal of Excreta
Genital Area
Wudhu of the Deceased
The Three Baths
Bath with Plumb Tree Water
Bath with Camphorised Water
Bath with Pure Water
The "Do Nots"
Chapter Six
Important Notes
The Death of a Martyr
Bathing of the Miscarried Embryo
Very Badly Damaged Body
Deceased in the State of Muhrum

Chapter Seven
How to Administer Tayammum
Niyyat
Dust
Hunoot
Chapter Eight
The Kafan
Khah-e-Shifa
Wajib
Mustahab

Chapter Nine
Dressing the Deceased in the Kafan
For a Woman
For a Man
The "Do Nots" and Makroohaat (Undesirables) of Kafan
Chapter Ten
The Funeral and Funeral Prayers (Namaaz I Janaza)
When Sighting a Deceased Person or Coffin for the First Time
Virtues of Carrying and Walking Behind the Coffin
Dua of Forty (40) Momins
Duas to be Recited in Funeral Procession with Coffin
Chapter Eleven
The Bearers of the Bier
Duas When Entering a Graveyard
The Fear of Being Buried
Chapter Twelve
Namaaz I Janaza (Funeral Prayer)
For a Male [with English Translation]
Niyyat
Chapter Thirteen
Namaaz I Janaza (Funeral Prayer)
For a Female [with English Translation]
Niyyat
Namaaz I Janaza for a Minor
Namaaz I Janaza for an Insane Person
Chapter Fourteen
The Grave and Burial
How to Move a Deceased Woman
How to Move a Deceased Man
Chapter Fifteen
Dua Recited when Deceased is Lowered into the Grave
For a Male
For a Female
Seeking Pardon
Chapter Sixteen
Talqeen
Talqeen for a Male
Chapter Seventeen
Talqeen
Talqeen for a Female
Chapter Eighteen
Acts to Assist the Deceased in the Grave
Heir's Responsibilities to the Deceased
Chapter Nineteen
Thursday Namaaz for the Deceased
Conclusion
References

Published on 25th Shobaan ,1423. By M.Al-Zahra for Victory News Magazine. Published originally on 15th Rabi ul Thaany, 1422. Edited by Zaynab El-Fatah. Technical work provided by S.Abidin
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