Ghusal for a person who passes away due to coronavirus
Question
If a person suffering from coronavirus dies, it is said that he shouldn't be given ghusal. Instead, he should be wrapped in a sheet and burried. The doctors say that giving ghusal increases the chances of spread of virus. What does shariat command us?
Answer
The ghusl must be done.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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