Touching Spouse after Death

Q: Can either spouse see, touch or carry the other who has passed away?

A: The wife can do everything. The husband can look but cannot touch skin to skin. The husband can carry the janaazah of his wife. (Ahsanul Fataawa volume 4)

This answer was collected from CouncilofUlama.co.za, which is operated under the supervision of Council of Ulama Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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