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Riyad as-Salihin 928 (Book 6, Hadith 35) #37417
The Reward of Washing a Dead Body

SUMMARY: Washing a dead body and concealing any physical defects will be rewarded with forty times the forgiveness.

Abu Rafi' Aslam (May Allah be pleased with him), the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "He who washes a dead body and conceals what he notices of physical defects, he will be forgiven forty times'.' Al-Hakim.
عن أبي رافع أسلم مولي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏ "‏ من غسل ميتاً فكتم عليه ، غفر الله له أربعين مرة‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه الحاكم وقال صحيح علي شرط مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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QUICK LESSONS:
Wash a dead body respectfully and conceal any physical defects noticed.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of washing a dead body and concealing any physical defects that may be noticed. It is an act of kindness and mercy towards the deceased that will be rewarded with forty times the forgiveness from Allah. This hadith encourages us to show respect for those who have passed away by taking care in washing their bodies and not exposing any flaws or imperfections they may have had in life. It also serves as a reminder that our actions are always being watched by Allah and we should strive to do good deeds even when no one else is around.

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