The Evidence for Stuffing the Deceased with Cotton and Its Alternatives
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Question:
We hope you will clarify for us the evidence for stuffing the deceased with cotton, and whether an alternative to stuffing can be used for protection.
Answer:
This does not require evidence; this is a matter of reality. Stuffing prevents what comes out. Stuffing is a natural matter. Stuffing prevents what comes out that would defile the shroud and defile those who carry it, so stuffing is placed to prevent what comes out in order to remove the harm. If something other than cotton is found that prevents what comes out, it is used, such as a pad. This is done because
The presenter:
the intention is to prevent the leakage of what comes out.
We hope you will clarify for us the evidence for stuffing the deceased with cotton, and whether an alternative to stuffing can be used for protection.
Answer:
This does not require evidence; this is a matter of reality. Stuffing prevents what comes out. Stuffing is a natural matter. Stuffing prevents what comes out that would defile the shroud and defile those who carry it, so stuffing is placed to prevent what comes out in order to remove the harm. If something other than cotton is found that prevents what comes out, it is used, such as a pad. This is done because
The presenter:
the intention is to prevent the leakage of what comes out.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/43 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:05:02)
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