The Sunnah in Shrouding the Male and Female
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Q: What is the method of shrouding the deceased for a male and a female?
A: The Sunnah is to shroud the man in three white garments, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was shrouded in them. If he is shrouded in one large garment that covers him and conceals him, that is sufficient. If he is shrouded in a shirt, a lower garment, and a wrapping, that is permissible.
As for the woman, it is better to shroud her in five garments: a lower garment, a head covering, a shirt, and two wrappings. This is the best, as mentioned by the scholars, and there are hadiths indicating this. If she is shrouded in less than that, there is no harm.
A: The Sunnah is to shroud the man in three white garments, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was shrouded in them. If he is shrouded in one large garment that covers him and conceals him, that is sufficient. If he is shrouded in a shirt, a lower garment, and a wrapping, that is permissible.
As for the woman, it is better to shroud her in five garments: a lower garment, a head covering, a shirt, and two wrappings. This is the best, as mentioned by the scholars, and there are hadiths indicating this. If she is shrouded in less than that, there is no harm.
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