Closing the Eyes of the Deceased

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.