In the same way that we need to look after our physical...

In the same way that we need to look after our physical health we need to look after our spiritual health. Dignity of man extends to his body and therefore there is no way to harm or treat with disrespect human body, including one’s own. This dignity also extends to the period after death (7). There are many rulings pertaining human corpse which all indicate the continuity of the respect to human body even after separation of spirit.

For example, human corpse must be properly washed, dressed, prayed on and buried. The dead body must be buried in a respected place and the direction of Mecca…