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6 - Between Fear and Hope6 - Between Fear and Hope
The dying person should be in a psychologicalThe dying person should be in a psychological
state between fear and hope. The personstate between fear and hope. The person
should fear Allaah’s punishment for his or hershould fear Allaah’s punishment for his or her
sins and, at the same time, hope for Allaah’ssins and, at the same time, hope for Allaah’s
mercy and forgiveness. The true believer is notmercy and forgiveness. The true believer is not
sure about whether he or she is going tosure about whether he or she is going to
paradise, no matter how good his or her lifeparadise, no matter how good his or her life
may have been, because the Prophet (SAS)may have been, because the Prophet (SAS)
said that no one would enter Paradise solelysaid that no one would enter Paradise solely
on the basis good deeds.on the basis good deeds.
2323 Sahih Muslim, vol.4, pp.1473-4, nos.6390 & 6770.Sahih Muslim, vol.4, pp.1473-4, nos.6390 & 6770.
Every human makes many errors during his orEvery human makes many errors during his or
herlifetime. Although a person may considerherlifetime. Although a person may consider
some of his or her errors insignificant,they maysome of his or her errors insignificant,they may
have had exceedingly bad results. The dyinghave had exceedingly bad results. The dying
person also should not give up hope inperson also should not give up hope in
Allaah’s mercy, no matter how great his or herAllaah’s mercy, no matter how great his or her
sins may have been, for Allaah is able tosins may have been, for Allaah is able to
forgive all sins as He said,forgive all sins as He said,
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““Do not lose hope of Allaah’s mercy, for verilyDo not lose hope of Allaah’s mercy, for verily
Allaah forgives allAllaah forgives all sinsin.”.” Soorah az-Zumar 39:53.Soorah az-Zumar 39:53.
The only exception to that rule being the sin ofThe only exception to that rule being the sin of
Shirk, as it negates the veryShirk, as it negates the very
purpose of creation :purpose of creation :
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““Verily Allaah will not forgive Shirk but HeVerily Allaah will not forgive Shirk but He
forgives anything besides it for whomsoeverforgives anything besides it for whomsoever
He wishes.”He wishes.”
Soorah an-Nisaa 4:48, 116.Soorah an-Nisaa 4:48, 116.
Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) visited aAnas reported that the Prophet (SAS) visited a
dying youth and asked him, “dying youth and asked him, “How do you findHow do you find
yourself? ” He replied, “By Allaah, O Messenger ofyourself? ” He replied, “By Allaah, O Messenger of
Allaah, verily I hopeAllaah, verily I hope for the best from Allaah andfor the best from Allaah and
fear my sins.” Allaah’s Messenger (SAS) said,fear my sins.” Allaah’s Messenger (SAS) said,
““Whenever two come together in the heart of a slaveWhenever two come together in the heart of a slave
(of Allaah) in such a situation, Allaah gives him(of Allaah) in such a situation, Allaah gives him
what he hopes for and protects him for what hewhat he hopes for and protects him for what he
fears.”fears.”
Collected by at-Tirmithee and Ibn Maajah and authenticated inCollected by at-Tirmithee and Ibn Maajah and authenticated in Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz, p.3, nt.2.Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz, p.3, nt.2. SeeSee Mishkat Al-Mishkat Al-
Masabih, vol.1, p.335 for the English text.Masabih, vol.1, p.335 for the English text.
7. The Death Wish7. The Death Wish
No matter how severe the pain of the sicknessNo matter how severe the pain of the sickness
may become, one is not allowed to hope ormay become, one is not allowed to hope or
wish for death. The death wish reflects a beliefwish for death. The death wish reflects a belief
that Allaah has burdened one beyond histhat Allaah has burdened one beyond his
capacity and indicates a lack of patience. Thecapacity and indicates a lack of patience. The
longer people live, the more opportunity theylonger people live, the more opportunity they
have to do good and improve their lot.have to do good and improve their lot.
Umm al-Fadl reported that the Prophet (SAS)Umm al-Fadl reported that the Prophet (SAS)
came to see them while the Prophet’s (SAS)came to see them while the Prophet’s (SAS)
uncle ‘Abbaas, was complaining (of hisuncle ‘Abbaas, was complaining (of his
sickness). When ‘Abbaas wished for death thesickness). When ‘Abbaas wished for death the
Prophet (SAS) told him,Prophet (SAS) told him, “O uncle, don’t wish for“O uncle, don’t wish for
death, for verily if you were good and your death isdeath, for verily if you were good and your death is
delayed, it will add more good to your previousdelayed, it will add more good to your previous
goodness and it will be better for you ; and if yougoodness and it will be better for you ; and if you
were bad, find fault in your bad (and seekwere bad, find fault in your bad (and seek
forgiveness) and it will be better for you, so don’tforgiveness) and it will be better for you, so don’t
wish for death.”wish for death.”
This narration is found inThis narration is found in al-Mustadrak, vol.1, p.339 and is authenticated in Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz,al-Mustadrak, vol.1, p.339 and is authenticated in Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz, p.4.p.4.
As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said,As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said,
““None of you should wish for death because of someNone of you should wish for death because of some
harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it,harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it,
let him say:let him say:
Allaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatuAllaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatu
khayran lee [Oh Allaah keep mekhayran lee [Oh Allaah keep me
alive as long as living is best for me] waalive as long as living is best for me] wa
tawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatutawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatu
khayran lee [and take my life if death is betterkhayran lee [and take my life if death is better
for me].”28for me].”28
As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said,As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said,
““None of you should wish for death because of someNone of you should wish for death because of some
harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it,harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it,
let him say:let him say:
Allaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatuAllaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatu
khayran lee [Oh Allaah keep mekhayran lee [Oh Allaah keep me
alive as long as living is best for me]alive as long as living is best for me] wawa
tawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatutawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatu
khayran lee [and take my life if death is betterkhayran lee [and take my life if death is better
for me].”for me].”
Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.7, p.390, no. 575, Sahih Muslim, vol.4, p.1411 nos. 6480 & 6485, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2,Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.7, p.390, no. 575, Sahih Muslim, vol.4, p.1411 nos. 6480 & 6485, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2,
p.884, no. 3102 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.333.p.884, no. 3102 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.333.
8. Debts8. Debts
If dying individuals have in their possessionIf dying individuals have in their possession
certain rights belonging to others, they shouldcertain rights belonging to others, they should
return them, if they are able to do so, in orderreturn them, if they are able to do so, in order
to avoid having to pay them back from theirto avoid having to pay them back from their
good deeds on the Day of Judgement. Thegood deeds on the Day of Judgement. The
Prophet (SA) warned his followers of thisProphet (SA) warned his followers of this
reality as follows:reality as follows:
““Whoever has with him a wrong taken from theWhoever has with him a wrong taken from the
honour of his brother Muslim or from his wealth,honour of his brother Muslim or from his wealth,
should return it before the Day of Judgement whenshould return it before the Day of Judgement when
neither dirham nor deenaar will be accepted;neither dirham nor deenaar will be accepted;
if he has righteous deeds, it will be taken from them,if he has righteous deeds, it will be taken from them,
and if he doesn’t have righteous deeds, it will beand if he doesn’t have righteous deeds, it will be
taken from his friends bad deeds and put on him.”taken from his friends bad deeds and put on him.”
Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.3, p.377, no. 629 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.2, p.1062.Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.3, p.377, no. 629 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.2, p.1062.
If those that are dying are unable to pay backIf those that are dying are unable to pay back
their debts, they should, at least, have thetheir debts, they should, at least, have the
sincere intention to do so and should informsincere intention to do so and should inform
their relatives about their debts. Either, one oftheir relatives about their debts. Either, one of
their relatives will repay their debts after theirtheir relatives will repay their debts after their
death, or the Prophet (SAS) will takedeath, or the Prophet (SAS) will take
responsibility for the debts. The Prophet (SAS)responsibility for the debts. The Prophet (SAS)
established the basic principle of divineestablished the basic principle of divine
accounting that if a person intends to do aaccounting that if a person intends to do a
good deed but is unable, they are rewarded bygood deed but is unable, they are rewarded by
God for their intention. Consequently, he saidGod for their intention. Consequently, he said
““There are two types of debt : whoever diesThere are two types of debt : whoever dies
intending to repay them, I will beintending to repay them, I will be
responsible for them, and whoever dies withresponsible for them, and whoever dies with
no intention to repay them, will have itno intention to repay them, will have it
taken from his good deeds. There will not betaken from his good deeds. There will not be
any deenaars or dirhams on thatany deenaars or dirhams on that Day.”Day.”
30 Collected by30 Collected by at-Tabaranee and authenticated in Ahkaamul Janaa’iz ,p.5.at-Tabaranee and authenticated in Ahkaamul Janaa’iz ,p.5.
9. Waseeyah (Will)9. Waseeyah (Will)
Before dying, everyone should write or dictateBefore dying, everyone should write or dictate
a will giving away up to one third of theira will giving away up to one third of their
wealth to those who would not inherit fromwealth to those who would not inherit from
them based on the inheritance laws. Thisthem based on the inheritance laws. This
recommendation was instituted by the Allaahrecommendation was instituted by the Allaah
to protect the rights of non-inheriting relativesto protect the rights of non-inheriting relatives
and friends. It is under this principle ofand friends. It is under this principle of
waseeyah that Muslims may leave wealth for non-waseeyah that Muslims may leave wealth for non-
Muslim relatives or receive wealth from dead non-Muslim relatives or receive wealth from dead non-
Muslim relatives.Muslim relatives.
According to Islamic law, wealth obtained byAccording to Islamic law, wealth obtained by
waseeyah is not considered to be inheritance. Islaamwaseeyah is not considered to be inheritance. Islaam
considersconsiders inheritance to be the portions of theinheritance to be the portions of the
deceased’s wealth which the law assigns todeceased’s wealth which the law assigns to
various family members in the absence of avarious family members in the absence of a
will. According to the system of Islamicwill. According to the system of Islamic
inheritance laws (inheritance laws (Faraa’id), non-Muslims cannotFaraa’id), non-Muslims cannot
be classified as heirs ofbe classified as heirs of Muslims. Likewise,Muslims. Likewise,
Muslims have no right to take portions of theirMuslims have no right to take portions of their
dead non- Muslim relatives’ wealth allotted bydead non- Muslim relatives’ wealth allotted by
non-Islamic systems of inheritance.non-Islamic systems of inheritance.
The Prophet (SAS) was reported to have said,The Prophet (SAS) was reported to have said,
““A Muslim must not inherit from a disbeliever, norA Muslim must not inherit from a disbeliever, nor
should a disbeliever inherit from a Muslim.”should a disbeliever inherit from a Muslim.”
3131 Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.8, p.498, no. 756 and Sahih Muslim, vol.3, p.852, no. 3928.Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.8, p.498, no. 756 and Sahih Muslim, vol.3, p.852, no. 3928.
Consequently, the Prophet (SAS) encouragedConsequently, the Prophet (SAS) encouraged
Muslims to record a will and keepMuslims to record a will and keep
““It is not right for a Muslim who has something toIt is not right for a Muslim who has something to
bequeath to pass two nights without having it inbequeath to pass two nights without having it in
writing with him.”writing with him.”
Reported by Ibn ‘Umar and collected in all of the six books ofReported by Ibn ‘Umar and collected in all of the six books of hadeeth. Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.4,hadeeth. Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.4, p.1, no.1,p.1, no.1, SahihSahih
Muslim, vol.3, p.863, no.3987, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2, p.805, no.2856, Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.656, andMuslim, vol.3, p.863, no.3987, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2, p.805, no.2856, Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.656, and
Muwatta Imam Malik, p.329, no.1449.Muwatta Imam Malik, p.329, no.1449.
CHAPTER TWO: AFTER DEATHCHAPTER TWO: AFTER DEATH
Insha'Allah to be continuedInsha'Allah to be continued
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Death 2

  • 1. Part – 2 of the series The Funeral Rites in Islam Presentation made by Sarandib Muslims.com
  • 2. 6 - Between Fear and Hope6 - Between Fear and Hope The dying person should be in a psychologicalThe dying person should be in a psychological state between fear and hope. The personstate between fear and hope. The person should fear Allaah’s punishment for his or hershould fear Allaah’s punishment for his or her sins and, at the same time, hope for Allaah’ssins and, at the same time, hope for Allaah’s mercy and forgiveness. The true believer is notmercy and forgiveness. The true believer is not sure about whether he or she is going tosure about whether he or she is going to paradise, no matter how good his or her lifeparadise, no matter how good his or her life may have been, because the Prophet (SAS)may have been, because the Prophet (SAS) said that no one would enter Paradise solelysaid that no one would enter Paradise solely on the basis good deeds.on the basis good deeds. 2323 Sahih Muslim, vol.4, pp.1473-4, nos.6390 & 6770.Sahih Muslim, vol.4, pp.1473-4, nos.6390 & 6770.
  • 3. Every human makes many errors during his orEvery human makes many errors during his or herlifetime. Although a person may considerherlifetime. Although a person may consider some of his or her errors insignificant,they maysome of his or her errors insignificant,they may have had exceedingly bad results. The dyinghave had exceedingly bad results. The dying person also should not give up hope inperson also should not give up hope in Allaah’s mercy, no matter how great his or herAllaah’s mercy, no matter how great his or her sins may have been, for Allaah is able tosins may have been, for Allaah is able to forgive all sins as He said,forgive all sins as He said, {{ }} ““Do not lose hope of Allaah’s mercy, for verilyDo not lose hope of Allaah’s mercy, for verily Allaah forgives allAllaah forgives all sinsin.”.” Soorah az-Zumar 39:53.Soorah az-Zumar 39:53.
  • 4. The only exception to that rule being the sin ofThe only exception to that rule being the sin of Shirk, as it negates the veryShirk, as it negates the very purpose of creation :purpose of creation : {{ }} ““Verily Allaah will not forgive Shirk but HeVerily Allaah will not forgive Shirk but He forgives anything besides it for whomsoeverforgives anything besides it for whomsoever He wishes.”He wishes.” Soorah an-Nisaa 4:48, 116.Soorah an-Nisaa 4:48, 116.
  • 5. Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) visited aAnas reported that the Prophet (SAS) visited a dying youth and asked him, “dying youth and asked him, “How do you findHow do you find yourself? ” He replied, “By Allaah, O Messenger ofyourself? ” He replied, “By Allaah, O Messenger of Allaah, verily I hopeAllaah, verily I hope for the best from Allaah andfor the best from Allaah and fear my sins.” Allaah’s Messenger (SAS) said,fear my sins.” Allaah’s Messenger (SAS) said, ““Whenever two come together in the heart of a slaveWhenever two come together in the heart of a slave (of Allaah) in such a situation, Allaah gives him(of Allaah) in such a situation, Allaah gives him what he hopes for and protects him for what hewhat he hopes for and protects him for what he fears.”fears.” Collected by at-Tirmithee and Ibn Maajah and authenticated inCollected by at-Tirmithee and Ibn Maajah and authenticated in Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz, p.3, nt.2.Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz, p.3, nt.2. SeeSee Mishkat Al-Mishkat Al- Masabih, vol.1, p.335 for the English text.Masabih, vol.1, p.335 for the English text.
  • 6. 7. The Death Wish7. The Death Wish No matter how severe the pain of the sicknessNo matter how severe the pain of the sickness may become, one is not allowed to hope ormay become, one is not allowed to hope or wish for death. The death wish reflects a beliefwish for death. The death wish reflects a belief that Allaah has burdened one beyond histhat Allaah has burdened one beyond his capacity and indicates a lack of patience. Thecapacity and indicates a lack of patience. The longer people live, the more opportunity theylonger people live, the more opportunity they have to do good and improve their lot.have to do good and improve their lot.
  • 7. Umm al-Fadl reported that the Prophet (SAS)Umm al-Fadl reported that the Prophet (SAS) came to see them while the Prophet’s (SAS)came to see them while the Prophet’s (SAS) uncle ‘Abbaas, was complaining (of hisuncle ‘Abbaas, was complaining (of his sickness). When ‘Abbaas wished for death thesickness). When ‘Abbaas wished for death the Prophet (SAS) told him,Prophet (SAS) told him, “O uncle, don’t wish for“O uncle, don’t wish for death, for verily if you were good and your death isdeath, for verily if you were good and your death is delayed, it will add more good to your previousdelayed, it will add more good to your previous goodness and it will be better for you ; and if yougoodness and it will be better for you ; and if you were bad, find fault in your bad (and seekwere bad, find fault in your bad (and seek forgiveness) and it will be better for you, so don’tforgiveness) and it will be better for you, so don’t wish for death.”wish for death.” This narration is found inThis narration is found in al-Mustadrak, vol.1, p.339 and is authenticated in Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz,al-Mustadrak, vol.1, p.339 and is authenticated in Ahkaamul-Janaa’iz, p.4.p.4.
  • 8. As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said,As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said, ““None of you should wish for death because of someNone of you should wish for death because of some harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it,harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it, let him say:let him say: Allaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatuAllaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatu khayran lee [Oh Allaah keep mekhayran lee [Oh Allaah keep me alive as long as living is best for me] waalive as long as living is best for me] wa tawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatutawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatu khayran lee [and take my life if death is betterkhayran lee [and take my life if death is better for me].”28for me].”28
  • 9. As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said,As Anas reported that the Prophet (SAS) said, ““None of you should wish for death because of someNone of you should wish for death because of some harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it,harm which has afflicted him. But if one must do it, let him say:let him say: Allaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatuAllaahumma ahyinee maa kaanatil-hayaatu khayran lee [Oh Allaah keep mekhayran lee [Oh Allaah keep me alive as long as living is best for me]alive as long as living is best for me] wawa tawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatutawaffanee ithaa kaanatil-wafaatu khayran lee [and take my life if death is betterkhayran lee [and take my life if death is better for me].”for me].” Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.7, p.390, no. 575, Sahih Muslim, vol.4, p.1411 nos. 6480 & 6485, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2,Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.7, p.390, no. 575, Sahih Muslim, vol.4, p.1411 nos. 6480 & 6485, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2, p.884, no. 3102 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.333.p.884, no. 3102 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.333.
  • 10. 8. Debts8. Debts If dying individuals have in their possessionIf dying individuals have in their possession certain rights belonging to others, they shouldcertain rights belonging to others, they should return them, if they are able to do so, in orderreturn them, if they are able to do so, in order to avoid having to pay them back from theirto avoid having to pay them back from their good deeds on the Day of Judgement. Thegood deeds on the Day of Judgement. The Prophet (SA) warned his followers of thisProphet (SA) warned his followers of this reality as follows:reality as follows:
  • 11. ““Whoever has with him a wrong taken from theWhoever has with him a wrong taken from the honour of his brother Muslim or from his wealth,honour of his brother Muslim or from his wealth, should return it before the Day of Judgement whenshould return it before the Day of Judgement when neither dirham nor deenaar will be accepted;neither dirham nor deenaar will be accepted; if he has righteous deeds, it will be taken from them,if he has righteous deeds, it will be taken from them, and if he doesn’t have righteous deeds, it will beand if he doesn’t have righteous deeds, it will be taken from his friends bad deeds and put on him.”taken from his friends bad deeds and put on him.” Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.3, p.377, no. 629 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.2, p.1062.Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.3, p.377, no. 629 and Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.2, p.1062.
  • 12. If those that are dying are unable to pay backIf those that are dying are unable to pay back their debts, they should, at least, have thetheir debts, they should, at least, have the sincere intention to do so and should informsincere intention to do so and should inform their relatives about their debts. Either, one oftheir relatives about their debts. Either, one of their relatives will repay their debts after theirtheir relatives will repay their debts after their death, or the Prophet (SAS) will takedeath, or the Prophet (SAS) will take responsibility for the debts. The Prophet (SAS)responsibility for the debts. The Prophet (SAS) established the basic principle of divineestablished the basic principle of divine accounting that if a person intends to do aaccounting that if a person intends to do a good deed but is unable, they are rewarded bygood deed but is unable, they are rewarded by God for their intention. Consequently, he saidGod for their intention. Consequently, he said
  • 13. ““There are two types of debt : whoever diesThere are two types of debt : whoever dies intending to repay them, I will beintending to repay them, I will be responsible for them, and whoever dies withresponsible for them, and whoever dies with no intention to repay them, will have itno intention to repay them, will have it taken from his good deeds. There will not betaken from his good deeds. There will not be any deenaars or dirhams on thatany deenaars or dirhams on that Day.”Day.” 30 Collected by30 Collected by at-Tabaranee and authenticated in Ahkaamul Janaa’iz ,p.5.at-Tabaranee and authenticated in Ahkaamul Janaa’iz ,p.5.
  • 14. 9. Waseeyah (Will)9. Waseeyah (Will) Before dying, everyone should write or dictateBefore dying, everyone should write or dictate a will giving away up to one third of theira will giving away up to one third of their wealth to those who would not inherit fromwealth to those who would not inherit from them based on the inheritance laws. Thisthem based on the inheritance laws. This recommendation was instituted by the Allaahrecommendation was instituted by the Allaah to protect the rights of non-inheriting relativesto protect the rights of non-inheriting relatives and friends. It is under this principle ofand friends. It is under this principle of waseeyah that Muslims may leave wealth for non-waseeyah that Muslims may leave wealth for non- Muslim relatives or receive wealth from dead non-Muslim relatives or receive wealth from dead non- Muslim relatives.Muslim relatives.
  • 15. According to Islamic law, wealth obtained byAccording to Islamic law, wealth obtained by waseeyah is not considered to be inheritance. Islaamwaseeyah is not considered to be inheritance. Islaam considersconsiders inheritance to be the portions of theinheritance to be the portions of the deceased’s wealth which the law assigns todeceased’s wealth which the law assigns to various family members in the absence of avarious family members in the absence of a will. According to the system of Islamicwill. According to the system of Islamic inheritance laws (inheritance laws (Faraa’id), non-Muslims cannotFaraa’id), non-Muslims cannot be classified as heirs ofbe classified as heirs of Muslims. Likewise,Muslims. Likewise, Muslims have no right to take portions of theirMuslims have no right to take portions of their dead non- Muslim relatives’ wealth allotted bydead non- Muslim relatives’ wealth allotted by non-Islamic systems of inheritance.non-Islamic systems of inheritance.
  • 16. The Prophet (SAS) was reported to have said,The Prophet (SAS) was reported to have said, ““A Muslim must not inherit from a disbeliever, norA Muslim must not inherit from a disbeliever, nor should a disbeliever inherit from a Muslim.”should a disbeliever inherit from a Muslim.” 3131 Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.8, p.498, no. 756 and Sahih Muslim, vol.3, p.852, no. 3928.Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.8, p.498, no. 756 and Sahih Muslim, vol.3, p.852, no. 3928. Consequently, the Prophet (SAS) encouragedConsequently, the Prophet (SAS) encouraged Muslims to record a will and keepMuslims to record a will and keep ““It is not right for a Muslim who has something toIt is not right for a Muslim who has something to bequeath to pass two nights without having it inbequeath to pass two nights without having it in writing with him.”writing with him.” Reported by Ibn ‘Umar and collected in all of the six books ofReported by Ibn ‘Umar and collected in all of the six books of hadeeth. Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.4,hadeeth. Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol.4, p.1, no.1,p.1, no.1, SahihSahih Muslim, vol.3, p.863, no.3987, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2, p.805, no.2856, Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.656, andMuslim, vol.3, p.863, no.3987, Sunan Abu Dawud, vol.2, p.805, no.2856, Mishkat Al-Masabih, vol.1, p.656, and Muwatta Imam Malik, p.329, no.1449.Muwatta Imam Malik, p.329, no.1449.
  • 17. CHAPTER TWO: AFTER DEATHCHAPTER TWO: AFTER DEATH Insha'Allah to be continuedInsha'Allah to be continued Presentation made byPresentation made by Sarandib Muslims.comSarandib Muslims.com For comments and questions please contact usFor comments and questions please contact us Obligatory Actions on Those Present