Can the ghusal be performed in a purpose made ghusal khaana?
Published as Carrying out the ghusal for the deceased in a ghusal khaana
Question
Many families live in flats where it is not possible or highly inconvenient to perform the ghusal for the deceased in the flats. Can the ghusal be performed in a purpose made ghusal khaana?
Answer
Yes, the ghusal can be done in a ghusal khaana or any other place where it is convenient.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
( ووضع على سرير مجمر وترا ) لئلا يعتريه نداوة الأرض ولينصب عنه الماء عند غسله وفي التجمير تعظيمه وإزالة الرائحة الكريهة والوتر أحب إلى الله من غيره وكيفيته أن يدار بالمجمرة حول السرير مرة أو ثلاثا أو خمسا ولا يزاد عليها كذا في التبيين وفي النهاية والكافي وفتح القدير أو سبعا ولا يزاد عليه (البحر الرائق 2/185)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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