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Is it permissible not to carry out the deceased woman's will for her daughters to wash her if they fear committing a sin? And is it obligatory for them to accompany the deceased to the washing place, and do they sin if they do not? And is going to offer condolences in mourning gatherings, which are considered an innovation, considered committing a sin?

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The person most entitled to wash the deceased is the one whom the deceased entrusted with their washing, provided that the trustee is suitable and capable of performing it. Otherwise, the washing is undertaken by the closest female relative who is proficient in washing, then the next closest. Executing the deceased's will regarding washing is not a religious obligation upon the trustee. Daughters are not required to accompany the washer to the washing area unless there is a need. It is prescribed to offer condolences to the deceased's family with phrases such as: "Indeed, to Allah belongs what He took and to Him belongs what He gave," or "May Allah magnify your reward." It is permissible to sit with the deceased's family with the intention of alleviating their sorrow, especially the women, while being careful not to fall into forbidden acts.

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