Looking at one's spouse after their demise
Question
Can a wife see her husband after his death and a husband his wife after her death?
Answer
Yes
Yes
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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