Fiqh of Death
Prepare for the inevitable by understanding the essential topics related to death, funerals and burials.
Death is an inconvenient reality that we all like to forget about.
This course seeks to remind the learner about the temporary nature of this worldly life and the importance of preparing for death. It teaches the learner how to recognise signs of death and what to do when helping someone in their final stages of life.
The course also provides guidance on the steps that should be taken prior to death and post-death, covering in detail the method of bathing and shrouding the deceased, as well as how to perform the funeral prayer and burial. Rulings about consoling the bereaved, the Dos and Don’ts of visiting the graveyard and how the grave should be prepared are all covered in the course from an Islamic perspective.
In addition, the rulings of Iddah, Isal thawab (conveying rewards to the deceased) and the topic of preparing a will in Islam are covered.
Reality of this World & Remembering Death
Visiting the Graveyard
Importance of Preparing a Will
FIQ200 - Lesson 1 Quiz
Visiting the Sick & Recognising Signs of Death
What to Do on the Deathbed
Immediate Tasks upon Death
Consoling the Bereaved (Ta’ziyah)
FIQ200 - Lesson 2 Quiz
Rights of the Believer
Ghusl - Correct Method, Virtues & Rewards
Sunnah Method of Shrouding
FIQ200 - Lesson 3 Quiz
The Fiqh of Janazah Prayer
The Fiqh of Burial
FIQ200 - Lesson 4 Quiz
Conveying Reward to the Deceased
'Iddah (Waiting Period)
Asset Distribution Upon Death
FIQ200 - Lesson 5 Quiz
FIQ200 - Final Assessment
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“This course gives essential knowledge for all Muslims. I wanted to do this course because whenever someone passes away, I get confused between the non-Islamic cultural practises and what really is the Islamic thing to do. This course has answered all my questions related to the Fiqh of Death in an organised fashion alhamdulilah.”
Umm Abdur-Rahman“It was extremely easy to follow and very informative. As a new muslim it was a great course. Easy to follow, it wasn't overwhelming. It was informative and I would recommend this to others. ”
Anonymous Student“The teacher was really excellent, covering all areas related to the subject of death. This course gives you a really good understanding of not only the fiqh of death but it also touches on other areas.”
Awais Rafiq“Really interesting, I have learnt so much from this course that I wasn't aware of before. Jazak Allah Khair.”
Zieffa Hanif“This course is very vital in our life, learning about death is very important & surely all the discussed lesson helped me grow in my understanding, I recommend every student to do this course .”
Amatullah AhmedThis course aims to provide the student with the following outcomes:
Know and understand how to assist someone in their last moments, to help them leave this world in a state pleasing to Allah.
Learn the correct method of performing ghusl on someone who is deceased and the sunnah method of shrouding.
Learn the correct method of janazah salah and how to bury the deceased.
Understand other issues relating to death such as 'idat, isle-e-thawab, visiting the graveyard etc.
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