How old must a person be to be permitted to wash the deceased?

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta

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Q4: How old must a person be to be permitted to wash the deceased ?
A4: The one who washes the deceased is the Muslim who is of sound mind and whose intention is valid. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.

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