THE MUHTADHAR

A person on whom the signs of DEATH are clearly seen is called a MUHTADHAR. It is SUNNAT to let him lie on his RIGHT side facing the QIBLAH. It is permitted that he be positioned to lie on his BACK with his FEET towards the QIBLAH, and the head slightly raised with a cushion so that it faces the Qibla. all the bed linen must be CLEAN. If moving the Muhtadhar causes him any discomfort then leave him in any convenient position.

• It is desirable to use LOBAAN, itr or any other aromatics that are PURE in the room. Anyone who is in the state of Janaabat, Haiz or Nifaas must leave the apartment.
• At this time the recitals of Surah YASEEN (starting at the 17th Ruku of the 22nd Chapter) and RA’D (beginning at the 6th Ruku of the 13th Chapter) is recommended. This may be done in the same room. When one is incapable of reciting the Qur’an, someone else may be requested to recite these Suras or any other portion of the Qur’an.