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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Uncovering the face of the deceased when placing him in the grave and who is responsible for the burial

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Question:
From the questions from Jordan, he says: Shaykh, is the face of the deceased left uncovered when he is placed in the grave? Some people go down into the grave to place the deceased, and they know nothing about the rulings of burial. Are there specific people designated for burial?

Answer:
As for uncovering any part of the deceased's body in the grave, this is not permissible. Rather, he is left lying down and covered in his shroud, and the shroud should be loose over him so that nothing of him is visible. However, it is prescribed to untie the knots that were tightened on the shroud; they are not untied when he is placed in his grave because they would be uncomfortable for him, and the need for them has ended. As for those who handle the burial of the deceased and place him in his grave, this is to be handled by those with knowledge. One who does not know is not suitable to bury the deceased or to handle it.

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Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/157 — archive.org (2:20)

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