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26 March 2026 / 7. Shawal 1447
WF India Office announces Workshop on Ahkam-e Mayyit
The World Federation’s India Office, in partnership with Mumbai KSI Jamaat, is holding a workshop on Ahkam-e Mayyit (rules relating to the deceased).
The workshop aims to give practical training to the participants on:
- How to handle a dead body with respect
- How to conduct Ghusl, Hunut, Kafan
- How to conduct Namaz-e Mayyit, and burial
- The rules concerning post-burial
The target audience is the youths of the community.
The workshops will be held on 9 and 23 February, and then on 9 March 2014 and will be conducted by renowned scholars of the community. Numbers are limited to 20 people per session. A special ladies batch will also be considered if there is sufficient interest.
For more information or to register please call the WF India Office on +91 22 2347 3637 or emai l[email protected]
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