Death

Death is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include aging, predation, malnutrition, disease, suicide, homicide, starvation, dehydration, and accidents or major trauma resulting in terminal injury. In most cases, bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 months ago

Every embryo of a Muslim parents perish in womb, will be in Paradise waiting for his parents. This is according to narrations from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 months ago

According to narrations, deceased soul can come to his house and family once a year, or once a month or weekly, depending on his degree. If he sees his family doing good deeds, he will be happy and if he sees them in bad situation, he will be sad. (Biharul Anwar V.6, page 257).

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Supporting your daughter through the loss of her friends can be challenging, but your presence and understanding can make a significant difference. Here are some ways you can help her cope and process her feelings:

1. **Create a Safe Space for Expression**: Encourage her to share her feelings about her friends and their deaths. Let her know that it's okay to feel sad, angry, confused, or even guilty. Listen actively without judgment, and validate her emotions.

2. **Encourage Open Conversations**: Discuss the circumstances surrounding her friends' deaths if she is comfortable. Help her understand that sometimes, life can be unpredictable and bitter. Be honest, but also sensitive to her emotional state.

3. **Share Your Own Feelings**: Let her know that you also feel sad about the loss. Sharing your own emotions can help her feel less isolated in her grief.

4. **Seek Professional Support**: If she is struggling significantly, consider suggesting that she speak with a therapist or counselor who specializes in grief. Professional support can provide her with coping strategies and a safe space to process her feelings.

5. **Encourage Healthy Coping Mechanisms**: Help her find ways to cope with her grief, such as journaling, creating art, or engaging in physical activities. Encourage her to express her feelings in ways that feel comfortable to her.

6. **Honor Their Memory**: Suggest ways to remember her friends, such as reciting Fatiha , arranging a Majlis, initiating a noble cause work, creating a memory book, planting a tree, or participating in a charity event in their honor. This can provide a sense of purpose and connection.

7. **Be Patient**: Grieving is a process that takes time. Be patient with her as she navigates her feelings, and check in regularly to see how she’s doing.

8. **Encourage Connection with Others**: Help her connect with other friends or family members who may also be grieving. Shared experiences can foster support and understanding.

9. **Educate About Grief**: Share resources about grief and loss, such as books or articles that discuss the grieving process. Understanding that her feelings are normal can be comforting.

10. **Promote Self-Care**: Encourage her to take care of herself physically and emotionally. This includes getting enough sleep, eating well, and engaging in activities that bring her joy.

11. **Be There for the Long Haul**: Grief doesn’t have a set timeline. Continue to check in with her and offer support as she navigates her feelings over time.

Remember, your role is to support her and provide a loving presence as she processes her grief. Your understanding and compassion can help her feel less alone during this difficult time.

We always take lessons from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) who faced the most difficult situations yet had practiced the best regency and patience. We as their followers need take practical steps on the same line of faith and obedience.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

If the items belong to the widow, then she has the right, but if the items belong to her deceased husband then she has the right on her share from what her husband left. It is one forth if the deceased did not have children, or one eighth if he has children.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 months ago

The a mount received  fron the insurance of your late father belongs to all the inheritors of your late father according to their shares of inheritance in Sharia. You don't need to give Khums from your share because it was been received as inheritance from your father.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 7 months ago

Creams and all other materials must be washed away before starting Ghusl on the dead body.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 8 months ago

Yes. It can be full or part of the reason if the death which is pre determined on every one.

'Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 9 months ago

If Khums was due on that property and was not paid by your father, it remains obligatory like a debt which must be paid by his successors.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 10 months ago

Yes it is permissible as far as the deceased were not enemies of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 10 months ago

This life is our only chance to do good deeds and worship Allah and enjoy loving Allah and serving His creatures. The Hadeeth says: Living in this life adds on the believer more bounties. The desire to leave this life should never be because of losing hope from the Mercy of Allah (SWT) as it us one of major sins which leads to hellfire. We always need to trust and hope The Great Mercy of Allah and never feel hopeless no matter what difficulties we face or fear to face.

We have in the Hadeeth that if someone is very tired in this life and wishes to leave it, he should pray saying : O Allah, keep me in this life as far as remains in this life is good for me, or take me from this life whenever You Know that leaving this life is better for me.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

According to the narrations, the questioning by the two angles occurs after burial in the grave, unless the dead person has no grave because he was not buried for any reason e.g. drown in the sea or ocean or burnt in chemical or atomic or nuclear bomb and his dead body was not found, then it will happen after reasonable time after his death. 

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Cremating dead animal body is permissible unlike cremating human dead body which is absolutely Haraam (forbidden). Keeping the ashes of the dead animal is permissible. I advice you to think about any real benefits you can get from any action you do.

Wassalaam.