When someone passes away

A calm, practical guide for families, step by step. Each part will be taken from cited sources and shown with its reference.

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What this guide will cover

  1. 01 The first hours
  2. 02 Washing the deceased (ghusl)
  3. 03 Shrouding (kafan)
  4. 04 The janazah prayer
  5. 05 Burial
  6. 06 Du'a for the deceased
  7. 07 Mourning and condolence
  8. 08 Practical and legal steps

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