Question:-
In the event of the wife’s demise, is it permitted for the husband to sit next to the Janazah and see her face?
Answer:-
There is no harm if the husband sits next to his deceased wife and sees her face after demise. However, he shouldn’t touch her.
و(وَيُمْنَعُ زَوْجُهَا مِنْ غُسْلِهَا وَمَسِّهَا لَا مِنْ النَّظَرِ إلَيْهَا عَلَى الْأَصَحِّ) مُنْيَةٌ (الدر المختار ص198 ج2)
ALLAH TA’ALA KNOWS BEST!
ANSWERED BY:
Mufti Mohammed Desai
Date: 07 Rajab 1445 / 19 January 2024
