Does sidr have a special property in washing the deceased?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you. Regarding sidr... the one used to wash the area now, is it said that it has a special property and that it is prescribed to wash the area with it?
The Shaykh : Yes, it has a special property. The property is that it cleans the body and that it is cool, unlike ashnan. Ashnan existed in the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), but this is better and cooler.
The questioner : Is this better than soap?
The Shaykh: Yes, it is preferred over soap. Soap should not be used except out of need, absolutely and generally, because soap is a cleanser but it irritates the skin. That is why you find the skin to be red after using soap. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, it has a special property. The property is that it cleans the body and that it is cool, unlike ashnan. Ashnan existed in the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), but this is better and cooler.
The questioner : Is this better than soap?
The Shaykh: Yes, it is preferred over soap. Soap should not be used except out of need, absolutely and generally, because soap is a cleanser but it irritates the skin. That is why you find the skin to be red after using soap. Yes.