The Person Performing Ghusl On A Mayyit Being In The State Of Wudhu

· 21 Shaʻban 1447 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Does the person performing Ghusl on a Mayyit have to be in the state of Wudhu?

Answer

It is preferable for those giving the ghusal to be in the state of wudhu.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ii وينبغي أن يكون غاسل الميت على الطهارة ويكره أن يكون حائضاً أو جنباً

(فتاوی قاضیخان ۹۲:۱)

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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