وَتُحَلُّ الْعُقْدَةُ
Translation: The fastening knot is untied.
Shroud ties are used to keep the wrapping secure while the body is moved. Once the body is properly placed, the temporary fastenings are undone without disturbing the covering.
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Untying the shroud fastenings
Funerals: Carrying the Bier, Lahd and Burial
وَتُحَلُّ الْعُقْدَةُ
Translation: The fastening knot is untied.
Shroud ties are used to keep the wrapping secure while the body is moved. Once the body is properly placed, the temporary fastenings are undone without disturbing the covering.