Pressing the Abdomen of the Deceased

Ibrahim says that the belly of the deceased will be pressed gently and softly the first and second time.

Hazrat Ibn Sirin says that when giving the first bath, the belly of the deceased should be pressed lightly.

Hasan says that the belly of the deceased should be pressed gently.

Hazrat Usman bin Aswad says that we were giving ghusl to a deceased person when Hazrat Mujahid came to us and said: Move him gently, do not press his stomach, surely you do not know what comes out after pressing.

It is narrated from Hazrat Saeed bin Al-Musayyib that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) also performed istifsa (cupping) of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) like other men, but nothing came out. Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: May my parents be sacrificed for you, you lived pure and died in a pure state.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Ishaq that Hazrat Dhahhak said, "Do not press my stomach."