Risalat ul Haq : English

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Risalatul Haq : English -
A Discussion about Old Age and Death,
[A5] Glossy Paperback - 84 pages, NEW,
by Habib Ali bin Isa bin Abdulkader Al-Hadad Ba'Alawi,
Edited by Abdulkader Al-Hadad, with footnotes,
Part of ''The Rightly Thesis''!

Description :

There are many occasions when a family member, a relative, a freind or neighbour has passed away yet those left behind are not sure of what action to take?

   ***What to do with the demised (Janazah)?
   ***Which Chapter of the Qur'an to recite?
   ***Who to Call?
   ***What actions do Islam require of those around the demised to undertake?

Habib Ali bin Esa Al-Haddad has put togther a simple step by step collection of information as reference for us in a similar situation.

Risalat ul Haq : A Discussion About Old Age and Death. This book is a short thesis written by Habib Ali bin Isa bin Abdulkader Al-Hadad in the 1970s. This work originally in Arabic has now been translated for the first time in English. Edited by Habib Ali's son, Abdulkader Al-Hadad (editor and publisher of 'Treatise on Discipline in the Path of The Seeker' - (Risalatul Murid).

Extract from the Foreword by Habib Ali's son:

          "A Muslim should not wait for the time when one is considered old to
           think that death is near. Whilst only Allah, the Exalted, knows when a
           person's time is due, knowing the deeds to perform when one is sick,
           visiting the sick or approaching death helps us to remember Allah, the
           Most Merciful, and makes it easy for the sick and dying person to cope
           with the process of death. Everyone should be aware and be prepared
           for the unexpected death of his or her family member, young or old and
           the practices during such difficult times as conducted by the Prophet,
           may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him."

This book also includes some of the Prayers and Invocations that Imam Abdullah bin 'Alawi Al-Haddad, may Allah be pleased with him, compiled.

Table of Contents:

---Author's Preface in Arabic,
---English Translation of Author's Preface,
---Foreword.

---Chapter [1]. The Sick – Manners and Conduct in Visiting,
---Chapter [2]. When Death Approaches,
---Chapter [3]. Prepare the Deceased Before the Bath (Ghusl),
---Chapter [4]. The Funeral Prayers,
---Chapter [5]. Death and the Burial,
---Chapter [6]. Visiting the Grave,
---Chapter [7]. The Living may Help the Dead!
---Chapter [8]. First Night in the Grave,
---Chapter [9]. The Spirit's (Soul) [Ruh] Journey after Death.