{"id":1491,"date":"2011-12-17T17:15:32","date_gmt":"2011-12-17T15:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2020-10-31T06:38:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-31T04:38:56","slug":"ghusal-of-the-deceased","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=1491","title":{"rendered":"Ghusal of the deceased"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preparation for the Ghusal<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Once the necessary requirements for the ghusal and kafan are found, the deceased will be placed on a stretcher or bier and taken for the ghusal. If possible, incense sticks should be burnt one, three, five or seven times. The reason for burning incense near the deceased is to remove any bad odour that may come out from the body of the deceased.[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n
  2. When the deceased is brought to the ghusal khana, his body will be laid on the place prepared for the ghusal. It is permissible to place the body in whichever position is easy.[2]<\/a><\/sup> His clothing will thereafter be removed. However, before removing his clothing, the area between his navel and knees will be covered with a thick, non-tranparent cloth so that his satar will not be exposed.<\/li>\n
  3. One should ensure that the place in which the deceased is being given ghusal has a water outlet to allow the water to easily flow out.[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Method of Bathing the Deceased<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The following is the method of bathing the deceased:<\/p>\n

    Istinja<\/strong><\/p>\n

    One will commence the ghusal by making istinja (washing the private parts) for the deceased. While making the istinja, one should wear gloves. The private parts of the deceased should not be touched with one\u2019s bare hands. The istinja will be carried out by inserting the hands beneath the cloth which was placed over the satar. This will be done so that the satar of the mayyit does not get exposed. The satar of a male is the area from the naval to below the knees. The satar of a female before females is the same as the satar of a male. It is not permissible for the one carrying out the istinja or giving ghusal to a male or female to look at the private parts and satar area of the deceased. [4]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

    Wudhu<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Wudhu will thereafter be made for the deceased. When carrying out the wudhu, one will begin by washing the face followed by washing the hands up to the elbows, then masah of the head will be made and lastly, the feet will be washed. The wudhu will be carried out in accordance to the normal method of wudhu, observing all the sunnats of the wudhu (e.g. khilaal of the beard, fingers and toes, masah of the ears, etc.). However, the only difference when making wudhu for the deceased is that the following three actions will not be carried out in the beginning of the wudhu; one will not commence the wudhu by washing the hands of the deceased till the wrists, gargling his mouth and putting water into his nostrils as is done by a living person. Rather, one will commence the wudhu by washing the face of the deceased.[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

    Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n