When the person is confirmed dead, family members or those who are present should :

1. Close the eyes of the deceased.

Um Salma reported that: " When her husband died, Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) closed his eyes" (Muslim).

1. They should bind his lower jaw to his head so that it does not sag.
2. They should cover all his body completely with a clean sheet.

Aisha reported that: " Muslims covered the body of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) when he died" (Bukhari & Muslim).

3. They should make Dua’ (Supplicate) to Allah to forgive him.
4. They should hasten to prepare the body for washing, shrouding and burial.

Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said: " You should hasten with his burial" (Bukhari & Muslim).

5. They should pay his debts from his money, or if there is not enough, then from any family member or any relative, this matter is important since the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) encouraged Muslims to pay the debts of the deceased.

1. There is no Islamic teaching of putting the Quran under the pillow of the deceased.
2. There is no Islamic teaching of asking junubs (Those who did not take a shower after sexual act), or menstruating women to leave the room of the deceased.
3. There is no Islamic teaching of putting flowers, candles etc., in the deceased’s room.