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Shia Burial

When someone passes away

Five stages, in the order they usually happen. Open any stage directly if you are already partway through.

Stage 1 of 5

At the Time of Death

Ihtidaar, positioning, recommended recitations and immediate actions.

This is the outline of what this stage will cover, taken from the Najafyia Foundation guide. The full instructions will appear once a scholar has reviewed them.
  1. 1

    Positioning the dying person

    Recommended precautionAwaiting religious review
  2. 2

    Reciting the Shahadatayn and beliefs

    RecommendedAwaiting religious review
  3. 3

    Dua recited for the dying person

    Not stated in sourceAwaiting religious review
  4. 4

    Moving the person to their place of prayer

    RecommendedAwaiting religious review
  5. 5

    Quran recited for the dying person

    RecommendedAwaiting religious review
  6. 6

    Things disliked near the dying person

    DislikedAwaiting religious review
  7. 7

    Immediately after death

    RecommendedAwaiting religious review
Civil requirements vary by location. Death registration, transport, burial permits and other legal steps are separate from religious guidance — please check with local authorities.
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