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What is the significance of the blackening of the face and the swelling of the abdomen after a sudden death? Does this indicate the deceased's righteousness or her evil deeds?

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The darkening of a deceased person's face and the bloating of their body may be due to illness, a delay in washing the body, or other reasons. What is required is to think well of the Muslim and conceal any blemishes that appear on them during washing, unless the deceased was known for open immorality and debauchery. In such a case, it is permissible to reveal this as a deterrent to anyone who might commit similar acts.

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