When is Ghusl & Janazah required for a Mayyit?
Question
A train knocked a Muslim man and all his body parts, head, hands, legs etc. were found in pieces. Is there Ghusl and Janaazah for such a person?
Ghusl and Janaazah Salaah will both be performed for a Muslim who’s body had been disintegrated upon impact if all his body parts are found. In the enquired case, the same ruling would apply. (Shaami 2/199)
Answer
In respect to the above query, hereunder are three scenarios:
If more than half of the body is found, Ghusal and Janaazah will both take place.
If less than half of the body was found, Ghusal and Janaazah will not take place.
If exactly half of the body was found, Ghusal and Janaazah will take place only if the head had been found as well. (Shaami 2/199)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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