Wearing shoes whilst giving ghusal to the deceased

· 16 Rabiʻ I 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can we who are giving Ghusal with wudhoo to the deceased are allowed to wear our normal shoes?

Answer

Yes, you may wear your normal shoes whilst giving ghusl.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

لأن الأصل في الأشياء الإباحة (الاشباه والنظائر 1/302)

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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