Funeral Rites in Islam

Dr. Bilal Philips has written this book in order to serve the needs of English-speaking Muslims, using easy-to-understand explanations and instructions based strictly on the fundamental sources of Islam—the Qur’an and the Sunnah—to show what are and are not the correct practices of Islamic burials. No (English-speaking) Muslim's library is complete without a copy of this book. This book paints a clear picture of how to deal with dying and death according to the authentic sunnah. The author clearly seeks to revive the sunnah by pointing out the many religious innovations that have unfortunately spread across the Muslim world. This indispensable reference directs the reader with authentic evidence, step-by-step through the process of implementing the way of the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions in handling this essential and inevitable issue. From the deathbed to the washing and shrouding to the burial, this guide prepares its reader with the necessary how that will benefit both the dead and the living at the time of bereavement. About the Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips is a Jamaican Canadian Islamic Scholar born on the 17th of July 1947 who converted to Islam in the early seventies after journeying politically and intellectually from Christianity to Communism. Shortly after his reversion to Islam, he embarked on a spiritual academic journey to the other side of the world seeking Islamic knowledge. This journey took him to Saudi Arabia where he completed a BA in Islamic studies i