The ruling on performing ghusl for one who recovers from insanity
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Question:
If the hadith that whoever washes a corpse should perform ghusl is authentic, and the hadith that whoever enters a state of ihram should perform ghusl is weak, what is the ruling on performing ghusl for one who recovers from insanity, O Shaykh?
Answer:
Yes, it is recommended for him to perform the ritual bath. If it is recommended for the unconscious person, it is even more so for the insane person. If the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had been informed of it, or if a hundred thousand had performed the ritual bath, the state of insanity is more severe. So when he recovers from his insanity, it is prescribed for him to perform the ritual bath. Yes.
If the hadith that whoever washes a corpse should perform ghusl is authentic, and the hadith that whoever enters a state of ihram should perform ghusl is weak, what is the ruling on performing ghusl for one who recovers from insanity, O Shaykh?
Answer:
Yes, it is recommended for him to perform the ritual bath. If it is recommended for the unconscious person, it is even more so for the insane person. If the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had been informed of it, or if a hundred thousand had performed the ritual bath, the state of insanity is more severe. So when he recovers from his insanity, it is prescribed for him to perform the ritual bath. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من أبواب الأغسال المستحبة — islamhouse.com (17:17)
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