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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 5 of 5

Continuing Responsibilities

Outstanding religious obligations and ongoing recommended acts.

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

    Outstanding religious obligations

    Not stated in sourceAwaiting religious review
  2. 2

    Narration: gifts for the deceased

    NarrationAwaiting religious review
  3. 3

    Narration: what reaches the dead

    NarrationAwaiting 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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