Question Summary:
I would like to know what are the signs both physical and emotional on a person approaching death. Jazakallah

Question Detail:

I would like to know what are the signs both physical and emotional on a person approaching death.  Jazakallah

Answer :

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
 
When one is on the throes of death, he starts taking quick breaths, the limbs get loose, he is unable to stand, the nose becomes crooked, and the temples begin to cave in.
This is the time when death has approached and those around the person should start reciting the Kalimah in a loud voice as a reminder.
Also, to reduce the severity of death, Surah Yaseen should be recited whilst sitting near the dying person.
(Bahishti Zewar, P. 196, Maktabah Makkiyah)
 
And Allah knows best
Wassalamu Alaikum
Ml. Asif Umar,
Student Darul Iftaa
Checked and Approved by:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah