End-of-Life Care
In Islam, preparing for the end of life is both a spiritual and practical journey. This section offers Islamic guidance, legal advice, and emotional support for patients, caregivers, and families during these sensitive moments. From writing wills to offering du’as, every step matters in ensuring a dignified and faith-aligned process.
Islamic Guidelines on Preparing for Death
Spiritual Readiness Before Death
Islam emphasizes the importance of preparing for death through sincere repentance, fulfilling rights, and saying the Shahada. This section helps individuals:
Understand the Sunnah practices at the end of life
Recognize the importance of forgiveness and good deeds
Learn how to prepare spiritually and emotionally
Practical Advice: Wills, Power of Attorney, and Financial Planning
Secure Your Affairs in This Life and the Next
Guidance on:
Writing a Sharia-compliant Islamic Will
Setting up Power of Attorney for healthcare or finances
Planning financial responsibilities to avoid family disputes
Understanding inheritance rights in Islam
Visiting the Sick & End-of-Life Duas
Acts of Mercy and Supplication
Learn the etiquette of visiting the sick, as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged. Includes:
Sunnah-based tips for visits
Du’as for healing and comfort
Support for caregivers offering companionship to the ill
Organ Donation: Islamic Perspective
Saving Lives with Faith and Dignity
Explore the Islamic viewpoints on organ donation, based on scholarly consensus and differing opinions:
The principle of saving life (Qur’an 5:32)
Respect for the deceased’s body
Ethical and halal organ donation practices
End-of-Life Care Du’a Book
A Collection of Duas for the Final Journey
A special booklet with du’as for:
The dying person
Caregivers and family members
Strength and sabr during hardship
Make it available as a free PDF.