Who should give Ghusl to the Deceased?
Question
Please advise whom should give Ghusl amongst family for females. If a female member is part of the Ghusl group is it correct of her to stop other members of the family from assisting in Ghusl saying she has her team?
Answer
It is preferred that those who perform the Ghusl (bathe the body) should be from the close family of the deceased.
As long as the said family members are trustworthy (in the sense that they will not reveal anything negative about the deceased if witnessed) and can correctly perform the Ghusl, it would be incorrect to prevent them from doing so.
Being part of the Ghusl committee does not accord a person preference over suitable family members. However, if the family members are not suitable then the members of the Ghusl committee will be given preference. [Hindiyyah 1: 159]
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Moosa Salie, Mufti Taahir Hansa
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