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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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If the one who washes the deceased sees something good in the deceased, is it better to publicize it or conceal it?

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Question : Now, if he sees something good, is it better to publicize it?

Answer : We say there is a distinction here. If fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) is feared, then he should not publicize it. If no fitnah is feared, then spreading the good qualities of one’s brothers is among the things that are sought. However, if fitnah is feared, such as his grave becoming a place of visitation or people’s hearts becoming attached to it, then he should not make it clear. Yes.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1786 - إذا رأى الغاسل شيئاً حسناً في الميت هل الأفضل يذيعه أو يستره؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com

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