The question regarding the state of the deceased before his washing
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The questioner:
Shaykh, regarding those who wash the dead, are they allowed to ask whether this person prays or not? They ask about the person, for example, at the funeral or at the washing place: does this person pray or not? Usually, do they wash him?
The Shaykh:
As long as his outward appearance is that of a Muslim, this is not required of him. As long as his outward appearance is that of a Muslim and his response is that of a Muslim, meaning, some people may be seen in scandals, yes.
The questioner:
That is better for you in prayer.
The Shaykh:
Rather, we do not know, and we do not know the outward appearance if the Muslims bring it. Yes.
Shaykh, regarding those who wash the dead, are they allowed to ask whether this person prays or not? They ask about the person, for example, at the funeral or at the washing place: does this person pray or not? Usually, do they wash him?
The Shaykh:
As long as his outward appearance is that of a Muslim, this is not required of him. As long as his outward appearance is that of a Muslim and his response is that of a Muslim, meaning, some people may be seen in scandals, yes.
The questioner:
That is better for you in prayer.
The Shaykh:
Rather, we do not know, and we do not know the outward appearance if the Muslims bring it. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، بداية من حديث : لما توفي عبد الله بن أُبَي جاء ابنه — islamhouse.com (17:48)
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