Which way the feet of the deceased should face during washing
Question
Which way should the feet of the deceased be placed when washing him? If they are placed towards the qibla, is that permissible or not?
Answer
Whichever way is convenient. If the feet end up towards the qibla, that too is not a sin: [ar]ويوضع الميت كيف اتفق على الأصح، قاله شمس الأئمة السرخسي، وقيل: عرضًا، وقيل: إلى القبلة فتكون رجلاه إليها كالمريض إذا أراد الصلاة إيماءً، وفي القهستاني عن المحيط وغيره أنه السنة[/ar] “The deceased is placed however it happens to be, according to the soundest view; this was said by…
Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya
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