Death and Inheritance - The Islamic Way

This book is the English version of “Ahkam-e-Mayyat” originally written in Urdu by Dr. Muhammad ‘Abdul Hai ‘Arifi, a Khalifa of Maulavi Ashraf ‘Ali Thanvi (Rah). The book is a comprehensive handbook of rules and regulations governing the important aspects of death and inheritance among Muslims. The Purpose is to bring basic information on what has to be done in the light of the Holy Qur’an and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), when death approaches near, when it takes place and all the follows in its wake. Fair presentation in simple and comprehensive language is the special feature of this book. Table of Contents Translator's Note Introduction CHAPTER I Sickness, Medical Treatment and Visiting the Sick CHAPTER II The Time of Death CHAPTER III Bathing and Shrouding (Ghusl and Kafn) CHAPTER IV Salatul-Janazah : the Prayer for the Deceased CHAPTER V Rules of Burial for a Shaheed CHAPTER VI The 'Idda of Death CHAPTER VII Inheritance and its Distribution CHAPTER VIII Understanding Bid'ah CHAPTER IX Post-Death States of a True Muslim