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The Indication of the Hadith on Beautifying the Shroud

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Question:
I seek forgiveness from Allah for myself. Does the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
When any one of you shrouds his brother, he should shroud him well.إِذَا كَفَّنَ أَحَدُكُمْ أَخَاهُ فَلْيُحَسِّنْ كَفَنَهُ
Sahih Muslim 943
indicate that this is obligatory?

Answer:
Yes, indeed. One is not to shroud a body in something torn or insufficient; it must cover the entire body.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، بداية من حديث : لما توفي عبد الله بن أُبَي جاء ابنه — islamhouse.com (17:23)

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