What is the ruling on placing the deceased's right hand over the left, like a person in prayer, during the washing and shrouding?

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The questioner : When washing the deceased, some of those who perform the washing place the deceased's right hand over the left, like a person in prayer. Is this practice prescribed?

The Shaykh : This practice is not prescribed; rather, the deceased's hand is placed at his side. Yes.

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