Is it permissible for the family of the deceased to clean him before performing the ritual washing of the dead (ghusl al-mayyit), due to the impossibility of cleaning him during his illness and its long duration, and fearing that the one performing the washing might see something undesirable?
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There is no objection to the family of the deceased cleaning the deceased with water and soap before the ritual washing ( shar'i). It is preferable that they undertake the ritual washing themselves, as they are more gentle with the deceased and more keen on concealing any imperfections.
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