Which Way the Head and Feet Should Point at the Time of Death

Question

At the time of death, [the dying person] is laid down with the head to the east and the feet to the west. Is this correct?

Answer

There is room for this as well — that at the time of dying the head be placed toward the east — but the head should be raised slightly by means of a pillow. The better way is for the head to be to the north and the feet to the south, with the face remaining toward the qibla.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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