Death & Janazah · Subtopic
Ghusl & Kafan of the Deceased
143 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Ghusl & Kafan of the Deceased, part of Death & Janazah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Ghusl & Kafan of the Deceased fatawa — page 1 of 4
- Ibn Masood19 Oct 2026
Tilaawat And Zikr Prior To Ghusl For The Deceased
Q1) Please state the Shari’ ruling regarding reciting Quraan for a person who passed away before Ghusl is given, when the person reading for the…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online9 Sep 2026
Making masah on the plaster of the deceased when giving him ghusl
After ghusl was completed, it was discovered that a large plaster was on the buttocks of the deceased. Blood was visible on the plaster. The Aalim…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville1 Sep 2026
Ghusl For A Skeleton
A person was missing for some time. His skeleton was recovered. What is the ruling regarding Ghusl and Janaazah Salaah?
- Mufti Online20 Aug 2026
Ghusl for a deceased who has fake hair and nails
I would like to find out the ruling regarding ghusl for a deceased who has fake hair and nails. Sometimes it takes close to 3 hours to remove all…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville11 Aug 2026
A Woman In Menses Performing Ghusl On A Mayyit
Is it permissible for a woman in menses to give Ghusl to a Mayyit?
- Azaadville14 Feb 2026
Applying Itr To The Head Of The Mayyit
Will Itr be applied to the head of the Mayyit?
- Azaadville12 Feb 2026
The Method Of Pouring Camphor Infused Water On The Mayyit
After Ghusl, camphor water is poured over the Mayyit. Is this carried out once or thrice?
- Azaadville11 Feb 2026
Facing The Mayyit Towards The Qiblah During Ghusl
What are the rules regarding facing the Mayyit towards the Qiblah during Ghusl?
- Azaadville10 Feb 2026
Who Should Perform The Ghusl Of A Mayyit
Wo should perform the Ghusl of a Mayyit?
- Azaadville9 Feb 2026
The Person Performing Ghusl On A Mayyit Being In The State Of Wudhu
Does the person performing Ghusl on a Mayyit have to be in the state of Wudhu?
- Mufti Online3 Jan 2026
Making a bequest to be given ghusl with zamzam
If someone makes a bequest that his body should be washed with Zamzam when he is being given ghusl, is this permissible?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Nov 2025
Giving ghusl to a shaheed
If a person is murdered during a hijacking (shot and died immediately), should he be given ghusal or will he not be given ghusal as a shaheed? Our…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood23 Oct 2025
Method Of Ghusl For Deceased
Please provide a detailed method of Ghusl for the Mayyit, particularly for a female Mayyit.
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Amjadi10 Oct 2025
The Ruling of Shari'ah on Performing Ghusl After Bathing the Deceased
What does sacred Shari‘ah state regarding this matter: After bathing a deceased person, is it necessary for the one who performed the ghusl to also…
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Mufti Online1 Sep 2025
Is the body of the deceased pure or impure?
Is the body of the deceased, before giving ghusl, regarded as paak or napaak i.e. is the deceased body treated like a person in the state of hadath…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Sep 2024
Reciting Quraan near a person who passed away before ghusal is given
When a person passes away, whilst awaiting the burial committee, that means before the Ghusl is performed, can a person read Surah Yaseen or Quraan…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - MUBZ17 Jun 2024
Wuḍūfor the One Giving Ghusl to the Deceased — Hair Extensions on the Deceased
Asalaam Muftisab Does a person need to be in a state of wudhu when giving Ghusl to the deceased? With braids. 1) Must one take time to unplait the…
- Ibn Masood16 Jun 2024
Using Ihraam as a Kafan
Can the Ihraam be adopted as one’s Kafan?
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - MUBZ15 Jun 2024
How to Lay the Deceased During Ghusl
How should the mayyit be laid during ghusl
- MUBZ14 Jun 2024
Ghusl of Deceased Wife – Body Talk – Yoga
Assalamualaykum wa warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu I make dua Mufti is well Please advise on the following: 1. Is it permissible for a husband to…
- Ibn Masood3 Mar 2024
Reciting Quraan Sharif before the deceased is given Ghusl
We have often hear that it is Makrooh to recite the Quraan Sharif for the deceased between the time of death and before the Ghusl is given. Could…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - MUBZ11 Jan 2024
Manner of Laying the deceased during Ghusl
How should the mayyit be laid during ghusl
- Mufti Online11 Sep 2023
Reward for giving ghusl and enshrouding a deceased person
Is there any reward mentioned in the Hadith for the one who gives ghusl to the deceased, enshrouds him in the kafan and buries him?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - MJC12 Jul 2023
The ghusl of a deceased transgender
It is important to clarify that in Islam, an individual’s biological sex remains unchanged regardless of any alterations they make to their body. A…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Azaadville23 Jun 2023
Charging For The Use Of The Ghusl Khaana
Can the trustees of the ghusal khana force family or burial societies using the facility to pay a fee for use of the ghusal facility?
- Azaadville17 Mar 2023
Sequence In Wudhu On A Mayyit
When giving Ghusl to a Mayyit, is sequence required as in Wudu? For example: sequence of putting water into the mouth of the Mayyit and then…
- Ibn Masood6 Jan 2023
Menstruating females assisting with the Ghusl of the deceased
Are females permitted to remain in the Ghusl room during their monthly cycle? Can they assist with the Ghusl?
- Ibn Masood28 Dec 2022
Ghusl of one that underwent a sex change
What should we do if we have a Mayyit of a male who underwent a sex change. He has breasts like a female as well a female private part. Who is…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood28 Dec 2022
Giving Ghusl to Shias on their demise
Are we permitted to give Ghusl to the Shias on their demise or not?
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online21 Dec 2022
Who should participate in the ghusl of a deceased person?
1. Who should participate in the ghusl of a deceased person? Should it be done by the experienced people of the burial society, or should the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville6 Aug 2022
Ghusl For A Woman Who Died Wearing Nail Polish
If a woman dies with polish on her nails and dye in her hair, should it be removed for the ghusl to be correct or not?
- Azaadville14 May 2022
Ghusl And Janaazah For A Miscarried Baby
If a lady has a miscarriage before 4 months, should the baby be given a name, ghusal and kafan. If the miscarriage occurs after 4 months, then what…
- Azaadville30 Apr 2022
Asking The Deceased For Forgiveness After Giving Ghusl
Is this practice correct. After giving ghusl, the people who carried out the ghusl ask the deceased for forgiveness if they perchance hurt the…
- Azaadville29 Apr 2022
Ghusl Of A Mayyit
I am part of my local burial committee and want to know if the following method of Ghusal for the Mayat is correct. I placed a *** on things that…
- Ask Imaam31 Mar 2022
Deceased buried without Ghusl
Assalam Alaikum. A deceased was buried without ghusl. Is it permissible to exhume his body the next day?
M. Akhtar - Ibn Masood19 Jan 2022
Repeating Janaazah Salaah and Ghusl after exhuming the body
I would like to know that after exhuming a body, does the Ghusl and Janaazah salaah have to be repeated?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood16 Jan 2022
Ladies visiting the Ghusl Khana
During the pandemic many people passed away. During this period, families weren’t permitted to take the bodies of the deceased home. From the Ghusl…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood7 Dec 2021
Performing Janaazah Salaah if Ghusl hasn’t been given
If Ghusl was not given to the deceased, can the Janaazah be performed?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville21 Nov 2021
Wudhu When Performing Ghusl On The Deceased
What is the status of Wudhu when performing Ghusl on a deceased? Is there a difference of opinion amongst the Hanafi jurists in h this Masala?
- Azaadville21 Nov 2021
A Woman In Haidh Performing Ghusl On A Deceased
Can a woman experiencing her monthly menstrual cycle perform Ghusl on a deceased?
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