Death and Inheritance: The Islamic Way (A Handbook of Rules Pertaining to the Deceased)

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About The Book

This book is the English translation of Ahkam-i- Mayyit of Dr. Abdul Hai ‘Arifi, a world renowned highly respected spiritual master in this part of the world. This is a necessary book for Muslims. It contains indispensable rules and basic information about the teaching of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.) when death approaches near, when it takes place and what to be done after death. Rules for distribution of inheritance of the deceased according to Islamic Sharia is also comprehensively added. Fair presentation in simple and comprehensive language is the special feature of this book.

Introduction

DEATH AND NHERITANCE: THE ISLAMIC WAY is the English version of Ahkam-e-Mayyit originally written in Urdu by Dr. Abdul Hai ‘Arifi highly revered spiritual master in this part of the world and an authorized deputy of the great Maulana Ashraf Ali of Thana, India. This an indispensable handbook of rules and regulations governing important aspects of death among Muslim. The purpose is to bring basic information on what has to be done in the light of the teachings of the Holy Prophet when death approaches near, which it takes place and all that follows in this wake. Since Muslims who are unaware of the correct conduct in this respect are likely to remain deprived of rewards from Allah.

For Brother Muhammad Shameem who has been an exercise in love and sacrifice. He has set aside an earlier translation he had already completed from the second unrevised edition during his stay abroad. Since his return, he has done it all over, again to bring the subject out in its most authentic form. May Allah bless him for his effort in the way Allah and make it beneficial for Muslims who read English in many parts of the world. Amin.

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