Husband looking at the face of his deceased wife
Question
After the death of the wife, does the mayyit become na mahram for the husband. Is the husband allowed to see the face of his dead wife?
Answer
He is allowed to look at the face, however it is not permissible for him to touch the body.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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