Is it permissible to cover the deceased with something other than grass if shrouds are not available?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: If there is not enough shroud material to cover him, the author (may Allah have mercy on him) states that he should be covered with some grass. Is it not permissible to cover him with something else, such as trousers, shirts, or the like?
Answer:
May Allah keep you safe. If you find trousers or cloth, you must cover him with it. This ruling applies only when there is no cloth available at all.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: If there is not enough shroud material to cover him, the author (may Allah have mercy on him) states that he should be covered with some grass. Is it not permissible to cover him with something else, such as trousers, shirts, or the like?
Answer:
May Allah keep you safe. If you find trousers or cloth, you must cover him with it. This ruling applies only when there is no cloth available at all.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/575] هل يجوز تغطية الميت بغير الحشيش إذا لم يتوفر الكفن؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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