Where should the head and feet of the deceased be after washing?

Question

(a) Before the washing, which way should the deceased be laid on the rope bed, i.e. in which direction should the head and the feet be? (b) During the washing, in which direction should the head be placed? (c) After the washing, before the janaza is carried away, which way should the deceased be placed on the bed, i.e. in which direction should the head and the feet be?

Answer

(a) Even before death he should be turned to face the qibla, with his head to the north and his feet to the south, and he should then remain in that position. (b) In whichever direction is easy and suitable given the circumstances. (c) It is better if he faces the qibla, as mentioned in the answer above.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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