The Ruling on Uncovering the Face of the Deceased in the Grave

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Is it permissible to uncover the face of the deceased when he is placed in the grave?

Some of the scholars said: He exposes only the cheek that is on the ground, not the face.And some of them said: This is not a recommended practice; for the shroud is called a shroud because it covers the deceased,Meaning: so that nothing of him is exposed.

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