Hadiths on Washing the Dead

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2 explained prophetic hadiths on "Washing the Dead": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

This category contains a single hadith, authentic, number 6402, devoted to washing the dead. It highlights the reward promised to the one who takes it upon himself: « He who washes a dead person and conceals what he sees, Allah will grant him forgiveness forty times ». The page thus covers two points: the value of washing the deceased and the reward of the one who keeps its defects hidden.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Washing the Dead

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الحمد لله Praise be to Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ