Covering the face of the deceased after shrouding and kissing it
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Question:
This questioner says: In the previous lesson, we discussed the permissibility of kissing the deceased before washing him. It is observed in the mortuary facilities that after he is washed and shrouded, they do not cover his face, claiming that his family will bid him farewell before the funeral prayer is performed for him.
Answer:
One should not be excessive in this matter and leave the deceased with his face uncovered. One should not be excessive in this. Women come and kiss him; this is an excess.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: In the previous lesson, we discussed the permissibility of kissing the deceased before washing him. It is observed in the mortuary facilities that after he is washed and shrouded, they do not cover his face, claiming that his family will bid him farewell before the funeral prayer is performed for him.
Answer:
One should not be excessive in this matter and leave the deceased with his face uncovered. One should not be excessive in this. Women come and kiss him; this is an excess.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 15-01-1436هـ — alfawzan.live (1:06:26)
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