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?
There is no objection to the family of the deceased cleaning the deceased with water and soap before the ritual washing (ghusl 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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