Ghusl For A Skeleton

· 19 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH1 min readEnglish
GhuslJanaazah

Question

A person was missing for some time. His skeleton was recovered. What is the ruling regarding Ghusl and Janaazah Salaah?

Answer

If only the skeleton of the deceased is found, there is no Ghusl nor Janaazah Salaah. The deceased will be wrapped in a clean cloth and buried.

[Imdaadul Ahkaam Pg.738 Vol.1 – Ahkaamul Mayyit Pg.121]

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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