It is narrated from Hazrat Qabeesah bin Dhu’aib that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) closed the eyes of Hazrat Abu Salamah (after his passing).

Hazrat Yahya bin Abu Rashid Al-Basri narrates that when the time of Hazrat Umar’s death approached, he said to his son: When my soul is taken, then close my eyes.

Hazrat Ibn Shihab narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) closed the eyes of a man (after his death).

Hazrat Umar said: Instruct your dying ones to say "La ilaha illallah," and when they pass away, close their eyes.

Ibrahim says: When the deceased is given a bath, a screen should be made between him and the sky.

Ibn Aun narrates that Muhammad used to cover the private parts of the deceased with strength (with effort).

Hasan says that there is no harm in giving a bath to a person in an open place. However, it is considered disliked to give a bath to a deceased person in this manner.

It is narrated from Hazrat Muhammad bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) bathed the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) in a shirt.

Ayyub narrates that Hazrat Abu Qalabah said to me: Conceal the body of the deceased as much as possible.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Harith that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) gave Ghusl (ritual washing) to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was wearing his shirt. Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) had a piece of cloth in his hand with which he was giving the Ghusl. Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) would put his hand under the shirt and give the Prophet the Ghusl, while the shirt remained on his body.