Chaplain's Guide to Death in Islam: Philosophical, Jurisprudential, Moral, and Legal Considerations - Paperback

by Safi Haider (Author)

This book is about the final rites and processes of Muslims and their families. It takes on the philosophical and psychological perspectives of death and dying for the families of the deceased. Every Chaplain needs a chaplain. We all need counseling at some time in our lives, and this is particularly true for pastoral counseling. This book also deals with the jurisprudential and moral considerations for the end of life processes for Muslims.

Author Biography

Maulana Syed Safi Haider Abidi is a graduate of Religious Studies from Hartford Seminary and is currently pursuing his higher education at New York Theological Seminary, where he will be getting a degree in pastoral counseling. He is also a graduate of William Paterson University, where he did his bachelors in religious studies. He is also currently pursing his traditional Islamic Education with Ayatullah Syed Hosseing Saberi. The Syed is a prolific speaker and author who has spoken at numerous venues. His first book, which goes to prove his educational prowess, was on the mysticism of Mulla Sadra.