Is seeing the whiteness of the deceased's skin by the one who washes the body a sign of a good ending?
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The questioner : Is seeing the whiteness of the deceased's skin by the one who washes the body, or seeing that he is smiling, a sign of a good ending? Likewise, regarding what we hear about the mujahideen in Afghanistan after one of them dies, namely smelling the scent of musk?
The Shaykh : As for what was mentioned before the scent of musk, there is nothing that necessitates that this is among the good tidings. As for the scent of musk, it is possible that this is the case, but the matter requires reflection and careful consideration regarding the narration of these stories reported about some of the mujahideen, concerning the emission of the scent of musk for some of them. The statements have contradicted each other in this issue; some denied it most strongly, while some affirmed it, confirming its truth. And among themThe Shaykh : was 'Abdullah 'Azzam (may Allah have mercy on him), who affirmed this in more than one of his talks. In fact, you may have seen his letter on this matter. Then, when he was killed (may Allah have mercy on him), it was also spread that they smelled a pleasant scent from him. So I say: this is possible, because our Lord (Mighty and Majestic) honors some of His servants with whatever He wills. As for whether this actually happened or not? I am not a witness, nor am I one who affirms it, nor one who denies it.
The Shaykh : As for what was mentioned before the scent of musk, there is nothing that necessitates that this is among the good tidings. As for the scent of musk, it is possible that this is the case, but the matter requires reflection and careful consideration regarding the narration of these stories reported about some of the mujahideen, concerning the emission of the scent of musk for some of them. The statements have contradicted each other in this issue; some denied it most strongly, while some affirmed it, confirming its truth. And among themThe Shaykh : was 'Abdullah 'Azzam (may Allah have mercy on him), who affirmed this in more than one of his talks. In fact, you may have seen his letter on this matter. Then, when he was killed (may Allah have mercy on him), it was also spread that they smelled a pleasant scent from him. So I say: this is possible, because our Lord (Mighty and Majestic) honors some of His servants with whatever He wills. As for whether this actually happened or not? I am not a witness, nor am I one who affirms it, nor one who denies it.
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