Muhammad bin Isa Al-Yaqtini narrated from Ya’qub bin Yaqtin, who said: I asked Abu Al-Hasan Al-Ridha عليه السلام about how the deceased should be positioned on the washing table (al-mughtasal). Should the face be directed towards the Qibla, or should the deceased be laid on the right side with the face towards the Qibla? Imam عليه السلام replied: "He should be positioned however it is most convenient. Once he has been purified, he should then be placed as he would be laid in the grave."