1.Miscarried Foetus:
☐ Different opinions- if the foetus was dead in the uterus or was not alive at the time of birth then there is no ghusl or salatul Janazah.
Other opinions. Similar if the foetus is less than four months old then no ghusl; can be wrapped in a piece of white cloth and buried. Then there is no Salatul Janazah for this foetus. If the foetus is more than four months old then the foetus may be washed, shrouded. choice whether to perform Salatul Janazah or not.
If a baby is stillborn before 24 weeks of pregnancy it is treated as a “non-viable foetus”. You will be given a form by the midwife or doctor recording the details of the non-viable foetus.
If a baby is stillborn (born dead after 24 weeks of pregnancy) you will be given a Medical Certificate of Stillbirth signed by the midwife or doctor, which should be given to the Registrar of Deaths.
If no doctor or midwife was present and no doctor or midwife examined the body, you will not be given a Medical Certificate of Stillbirth. sign Form 35 which the Registrar of Deaths will give to you when you go to register the death.Coroner
Both a foetus and stillborn must be buried.Ghusl (ritual washing) details & FAQ about who can perform Ghusl Funeral procession and Daffan (The Burial)
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks gestation. It can be both physically and emotionally painful.A sudden or unexpected death is extremely hard to process emotionally.
Even a deep belief in Allah and strong faith does not make us immune to shock, distress, disappointment, pain and grief that may be experienced with a pregnancy loss. Depression can follow.
This is not the time to look at and blame the couple for their loss.
There is no shame in miscarriage.
Some of us will be challenged not only with this loss, but also a lack of support from those we love.
If anything, remind the couple of Allah’s Wisdom and Mercy and His Qadr. This is a good opportunity for family or friends who are aware of the situation to pray for the couple, especially the mother.What Benefits the Deceased
It is also important to seek counselling and care from trusted healthcare professionals.Grieving, Support and Ongoing Remembrance
2. Children:
☐ Before reaching the age of puberty, a child may be washed by males or females. Shrouding a child for females use a shirt and two winding sheets and for males two or three winding sheets may be used.Shrouding. Al-kafan (shrouding the dead Muslim)
☐ For those children who reached the age of puberty, they should be dealt with as an adult. Female child like female adult, and male child like male adult. Janazah be performed.Janazah (Funeral Prayer)
3.Organ Donation
☐ Different schools of thought regarding organ donation. https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/about-organ-donation/your-faith-and-beliefs/islam/
☐ ‘Opt out’ system. If you have not expressed your decision to opt out of organ donation it will be considered that you consent to donate your organs. https://britishima.org/advice/scholarly-opinions-of-organ-donation/ Coroner
4.Guidance for converts
☐For those who are converts to Islam, the death of a non-Muslim loved one can have additional traumas, emotions, worries, and questions.
The average Muslim inevitably has misconceptions and false information that they believe to be true.
☐Some Muslims say that all disbelievers will certainly be doomed to Hell fire and cannot enter Jannah.Before the death
However, no one has the right to speculate on any human’s destination in the Hereafter unless Allah has specifically told us his or her fate in the Quran, or through revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
There is no human guarantee that every Muslim will go to Jannah, nor any guarantee that a non-Muslim will be denied entry there.
While our non-Muslim loved ones are alive, we can and should make dua (supplication) for them. we can ask Allah to bless, guide, forgive, and protect them.
However, once they have died, we are not supposed to ask for their forgiveness.What Benefits the Deceased
Some scholars say that it is impermissible to attend the funeral service of a non-Muslim.
However, some other scholars say that it is permissible for a Muslim to attend the funeral of a non-Muslim, show support, and offer condolences. But the Muslim should avoid participating in any ceremony that involves statements or practices that contradict the sharia.
☐There have been problems in the past when families have laid claim to a Muslim reverts body and have wished to dispose of it in a non-Islamic way.
☐A Statutory Declaration Form is designed to prevent any disputes over disposal which may occur at the time of death. A revert to Islam fills in the Declaration which claims that treatment of the body should follow Islamic requirements and lodges it with a solicitor, local Mosque or within the Will.Probate / Estate Administration/ Role of Executors
☐This can then be presented if the nature of the disposal of the body is contested.
The Declaration mentions details such as the avoidance of cremation, proper ghusl before burial.
☐It also mentions that you want a Janazah prayer to be performed and your body must be buried in a Muslim cemetery.Janazah (Funeral Prayer)
☐You may also put in a clause stating that you wish not to have an autopsy done on your body unless it is legally required.