The author mentioned that death is one of the causes for the full ritual bath (ghusl). Is the full ritual bath obligatory for the one who washes the body or for the deceased?
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Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success
Answer:
The author (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that death is one of the causes for the full ritual bath. Is the full ritual bath obligatory for the one who washes the body or for the deceased? It is obligatory for the deceased, and he is not buried without being washed, except for the martyr. As for the one who washes the body, it is recommended for him to take a full ritual bath, but it is not obligatory for him. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success
Answer:
The author (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that death is one of the causes for the full ritual bath. Is the full ritual bath obligatory for the one who washes the body or for the deceased? It is obligatory for the deceased, and he is not buried without being washed, except for the martyr. As for the one who washes the body, it is recommended for him to take a full ritual bath, but it is not obligatory for him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [150 -2802] ذكر المصنف أن من أسباب الغُسل الموت، فهل يجب الغُسل على المُغسِّل أو الميت؟ — youtube.com
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