The ritual washing of the deceased.
In Islamic law
Performed before shrouding and the funeral prayer, usually by same-sex family members or trained volunteers.
In Canadian law
Most Canadian cities have mosque-affiliated teams providing this; funeral homes experienced with Muslim families coordinate it.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
- Can estate deduct funeral costs canada
- Cra reassessment estate deceased taxpayer
- Are funeral expenses paid first insolvent estate ontario
This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.
Citations & sources
Every factual claim on this page traces to one of the references below. Legislation and dollar thresholds change — verify against the primary source before relying on any figure.
- What to do when someone dies — Government of Ontario
- Joint ownership mortgage obligations after death ontario — Treadstone Law
- Spousal support order binding on estate after death ontario — Treadstone Law
- Challenging predatory marriage after death ontario — Treadstone Law
- Who decides funeral arrangements ontario law — Treadstone Law
- Deceased persons sole proprietorship tax treatment canada — Treadstone Law
- Wills & estates practice — Treadstone Law