Placing the hands of the deceased by either side of him
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Question: After washing the deceased, those responsible (for washing) place the right hand over the left as in prayer when they shroud him. Is this act correct?

Response: This act is not legislated, rather the hands of the deceased should be placed by either side of him.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
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