The Ruling on Informing the One Who Washes the Body About What He Sees of the Deceased
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Question:
He says: Shaykh, regarding the one who washes the bodies of the deceased, if he sees something he dislikes, such as a defect in the face of this deceased, does he inform people about it? And what are the conditions of the one who washes the body?
Answer:
The one who washes the body is a trustee, and it is not permissible for him to mention the conditions of the deceased he washed, but rather he should cover them up. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 2544Sahih (Darussalam),
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
He says: Shaykh, regarding the one who washes the bodies of the deceased, if he sees something he dislikes, such as a defect in the face of this deceased, does he inform people about it? And what are the conditions of the one who washes the body?
Answer:
The one who washes the body is a trustee, and it is not permissible for him to mention the conditions of the deceased he washed, but rather he should cover them up. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever covers (the sin of) a Muslim, Allah will cover him
من ستر مسلما ستره اللهIn this world and the Hereafter.
دنيا وآخرة.The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/156 — archive.org (22:16)
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