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The deceased must be washed in a secluded, private place.305
After the body has been covered with a sheet of white cloth, all
clothing is removed from it, and it is placed upon a high table to be
washed. After the clothing has been removed, the deceased must
be covered from the navel to the knees. The private parts of the
deceased should never be exposed or viewed, and the washer
should always be gentle in handling the body. One who inten-
tionally looks upon the private parts of the deceased is cursed.
Prophet Muhammad jg said, "Do not look at the thigh (upper leg)
of the living or dead person."
If the deceased has any diseases or visible physical imperfec-
tions, it is compulsory for the persons washing the body to keep
them concealed. It is recommended to have incense or some other
fragrant, non-alcoholic substance available. The water used
should be lukewarm, pure, colorless and odorless. A cleaning
The deceased must be washed in a secluded, private place.305
After the body has been covered with a sheet of white cloth, all
clothing is removed from it, and it is placed upon a high table to be
washed. After the clothing has been removed, the deceased must
be covered from the navel to the knees. The private parts of the
deceased should never be exposed or viewed, and the washer
should always be gentle in handling the body. One who inten-
tionally looks upon the private parts of the deceased is cursed.
Prophet Muhammad jg said, "Do not look at the thigh (upper leg)
of the living or dead person."
If the deceased has any diseases or visible physical imperfec-
tions, it is compulsory for the persons washing the body to keep
them concealed. It is recommended to have incense or some other
fragrant, non-alcoholic substance available. The water used
should be lukewarm, pure, colorless and odorless. A cleaning