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ty enjoined upon all Muslims in the community. However, if it is
performed by some, the other members are cleared of the obliga-
tion. The person selected to wash and shroud the deceased should
be one who was chosen by the deceased, if possible. The person
should be an adult Muslim who is in possession of his or her
senses, and who is honest, trustworthy and well acquainted with
the rules for washing the deceased in accordance with the practices
of Prophet Muhammad jig. If the deceased is a male, the person
selected should be the closest male Muslim relative. If the deceased
is a female, the person selected should be the closest female
Muslim relative. If the relatives are non-Muslim it is the duty of
other Muslims to wash and shroud the body of the deceased. At
least three people must participate in the washing of the deceased;
the person responsible and two assistants.

It is permissible for a husband to wash the body of his wife, and
for a wife to wash the body of her husband. If the deceased is a
child, the washing may be done by either a male or female adult.304
There is no need to wash or pray over the body of a stillborn in-