Fatwa #1243822 August 2004South Africa

Once a man has passed away, is it permissible for his wife to view his face, or vice versa, as I was under the impression that marriage ended with divorce or death?

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It is permissible for the wife to touch her deceased husband, give him Ghusl, look at him, etc. while he may only look at her. He may not touch her or give her Ghusl, etc. (Ahsanul Fatawa Vol.4 Pg.225, Imdaadul Fatawa Vol.1 Pg.489, Fatawa Mahmoodiyya Vol.2 Pg.415)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Ml. Husain Kadodia
STUDENT: Darul Ifta

CHECKED & APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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