Using soap for the ghusal of the deceased
Question
Can ordinary sunlight or any other unscented soaps be used for the ghusal of the deceased?
Answer
There is no restriction as to the type of soap that must be used for ghusl. You may use any good soap like the soap that is normally used.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ويصب عليه ماء مغلي بسدر ) ورق النبق ( أو حرض ) بضم فسكون الأشنان ( إن تيسر وإلا فماء خالص ) مغلي (الدر المختار 2/196)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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