When giving Ghusl to the mayyat, when washing the satar from naval to the knee, is it compulsary to wear gloves or is it permissible to wash without gloves?
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When giving Ghusl to the mayyat, when washing the satar from naval to the knee, is it compulsary to wear gloves or is it permissible to wash without gloves?
Answer
It is not necessary to wear gloves when washing the deceased. It is desirable to do so.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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