The Method Of Pouring Camphor Infused Water On The Mayyit
Question
After Ghusl, camphor water is poured over the Mayyit. Is this carried out once or thrice?
Answer
The mayyit will be made to lie on his left side once more and water mixed with camphor will be poured thrice on the entire side from the head to the feet in such a manner that the water reaches the other side of body. In this final washing, the mayyit will not be turned onto his right side and washed again.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ثم يوضع الميت على الإزار ويقمص ويوضع الحنوط في رأسه ولحيته وسائر جسده، كذا في المحيط، ولا بأس بسائر الطيب غير الزعفران والورس في حق الرجل، كذا في الإيضاح .
(الفتاوى الهندية ١: ١٦١ دار الفكر)
ثم يوضع الحنوط في رأسه ولحيته .
( بدائع الصنائع في ترتيب الشرائع ۳۰۸:۱ دار الكتب العلمية)
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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