What the Living Can Do for the Dead: According to the Qur’an and Sunna and the Opinions of the Classical Scholars of Islam
This comprehensive yet accessible manual guides readers through the Islamic rites and responsibilities following a person's death. Drawing from the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical scholarship across all four Sunni schools of thought, it addresses;
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Procedures upon death
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Rites of preparing the body for burial
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Bathing and shrouding the deceased
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Funeral prayer procedures
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Etiquette for visiting graves
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Posthumous donations of reward (isal al-thawab)
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Atonements, expiations, and settling debts on behalf of the deceased
The book answers practical questions such as the permissibility of transporting a body abroad for burial and placing headstones on graves.
Yearning for the Hereafter
"Yearning for the Hereafter" is a profound work by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahimahullah) that delves into the Islamic perspective on the afterlife. The book addresses topics such as the Day of Judgment, the experiences of the soul after death, and the eternal abode of Paradise or Hell. Through this work, the author aims to instill a deep sense of longing and preparation for the Hereafter, encouraging readers to lead a life that aligns with Islamic teachings and to remain mindful of their actions in this world.