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Question : #260

Subject:	ghusal of the dead
Question:	My question is about the method of ghusl of the dead, how many times it should be done and what things to be put with the corpse?
Answer:	The body of a deceased person has to be given 3 ghusls: a- with sidr water (water mixed with leaves of zilyphus lotus), b- with camphor water and finally c- with pure water. After that thay apply ḥanūt, shroud the corpse, say prayer on the dead and bury. It is mustaḥabb to put two fresh-cut sticks — it is preferred to be from a palm tree — with the corpse. It is also mustaḥabb to hold ceremonies to express one’s condolences to the dead’s relatives.

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