Death & Janazah · Subtopic
Ghusl & Kafan of the Deceased
143 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Ghusl & Kafan of the Deceased, part of Death & Janazah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Ghusl & Kafan of the Deceased fatawa — page 4 of 4
- Mufti Online29 Apr 2013
Some questions relating to ghusal and burial
Can we allow the non muslim to participate in the funeral rites of a muslim? Is it Mustahab to place a green twig on the graves? Is there…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Apr 2013
Applying itr on the hair of a deceased woman or girl
Will itr be applied on the hair of a deceased woman or girl just like how itr will be applied for a deceased male?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Apr 2013
The proper size of the sar band
Tell me the proper size of the sar band (orni) and how it is put on?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Apr 2013
Where does the sina band of a woman’s kafan start and end?
Where does the sina band (chest band) of a woman’s kafan start and end? Is it from above the chest till the knee or below the knee? Is it better…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Apr 2013
Some questions relating to maut and ghusal
Is it permissible to let the non muslim to visit the one close to death or after his death? Is the law of those who is in janabat similar to the non…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Apr 2013
Faraaidh of Ghusal for the mayyit
Are the same three things farz in the ghusl of the mayyit, wet the mouth, nose and rinse the whole body once?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Apr 2013
Satr of the female mayyit that needs to be covered while giving ghusl
What is the satr of the female mayyit that need to be covered while giving ghusl?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Apr 2013
What is the satr of the mayyit?
What is the satr of the mayyit that needs to be covered while giving ghusl?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Apr 2013
Applying itr on a female mayyit
Will itr be applied on a female mayyit?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Mar 2013
Some questions relating to death, ghusal and burial
Which shahadat should be given preference for the talqeen of the muhtadar, the first shahadat or the shahadatain. From which side the qabr must be…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Feb 2013
Some questions relating to ghusal of the deceased
Can we wash the thigh of a mayyit (not the extreme private part) directly with the hand (without the gloves)? Is it sunnah to clean the mouth and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Feb 2013
Applying surma and itr for the mayyit
What is the law of using surma, itr on the mayyit? What is hanoot made of? Please give us a complete detail about giving ghussal for the mayyit, we…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Jan 2013
Using soap for the ghusal of the deceased
Can ordinary sunlight or any other unscented soaps be used for the ghusal of the deceased?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Jan 2013
Wearing shoes whilst giving ghusal to the deceased
Can we who are giving Ghusal with wudhoo to the deceased are allowed to wear our normal shoes?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Sep 2012
Applying camphor paste on the Sajdah areas of the Mayyit
Why is a camphor paste put on the sajdah areas of the mayyit?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Aug 2012
Applying camphor on the mayyit after ghusl
What is the correct method of applying camphor on the mayyit after the ghusl is completed i.e. should a masala/camphor paste be made and placed on…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam11 Mar 2006
Is is permissable to touch the face, hand, etc. of a deceased person after ghusal has been given?
Is is permissable to touch the face, hand, etc. of a deceased person after ghusal has been given?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2003
I am questioning an act which is done at many funerals. After the body of the deceased is given a Ghusl, the body lies most probably in a room and generally the women- folk read for the muhroom...
After the body of the deceased is given a Ghusl, the body lies most probably in a room and generally the women- folk read for the muhroom. What…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
Should i GHUSUL or clean my legs after coming from graveyard ?
It is not necessary to make Ghusl after visiting the graveyard. You may wash your legs if they are dirty. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jun 2002
I assisted in ghusal, when disposing of water little splashed on my clothing.I performed 3 salaat thereafter should I repeat salaats?.2)Is there any benefit if one passesaway day of Jummua?
1)I did not know at the time that I should have changed my clothes. 2)I have read in a certain website that there is no benefit for the marhoom it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2001
When giving Ghusl to the mayyat, when washing the satar from naval to the knee, is it compulsary to wear gloves or is it permissible to wash without gloves?
It is not necessary to wear gloves when washing the deceased. It is desirable to do so. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Do we have to perform ghusal, janazah salaat and bury in a Muslim cemetary, a Muslim who has committed suicide?
To commit suicide is a major sin. However, such a person will be given Ghusl, Janaaza Salaat and burial in a Muslim cemetery as is the case with any…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is Ghusal compulsory for a murdered person?
If a Muslim was shot or attacked without a justifiable Shar'ee reason, and died without benefiting from any worldly cause, viz. medication,…
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