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(Qiblah). If it becomes obvious to others who are in his presence j
that death is near, and if he is unable to turn himself towards the
Ka'bah, those present should turn him in that direction. This can
be done by placing the dying person on his right side, with his face
and toes in the direction of the Ka'bah. The dying person should
then be encouraged to recite the Kalimah ("There is no deity except
Allah"), 303 so that these words will be his last. Those who are pres-
ent are to do this by softly repeating the Kalimah. However, the
dying person should not be compelled to say the Kalimah if its
recitation has a disquieting effect on him.

The dying person's family members, friends and neighbors
should be contacted so they may be present to help, and to en-
courage him in the spirit of the faith. Many prayers should be of-
fered, and readings from the Holy Qur'an should be recited,
especially Chapter 36, "Ya Sin," and Chapter 67, "Dominion."

These recitations must be offered softly so that the dying person is
not disturbed. Immediately after the person dies, his eyes are to be