🕊️ How to Give Ghusl to a Deceased Muslim - Complete Islamic Funeral Guide (Sunnah & Step-by-Step)

🕊️  Give Ghusl to a Deceased Muslim - Your Complete Islamic Funeral Guide (Sunnah & Step-by-Step)

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🧕 When a Muslim passes away, it becomes a sacred and heartfelt responsibility for the living to prepare the body with care, love, and in full accordance with the Sunnah. One of the most important steps in Islamic funeral rites is performing Ghusl — the ritual washing of the body. This guide will walk you through each stage in a friendly, respectful, and fully Sunnah-compliant way.

✅ Reminder: Ghusl for the deceased is a Fard Kifayah — a communal obligation. If some members of the community perform it, others are absolved. If none do, the entire community is sinful.

🧼 Step-by-Step Ghusl Procedure (For Men & Women)

1️⃣ Preparation Before Ghusl

• 🧽 Select a clean, private location where no one else can view the body.
• 📦 Gather clean water, sidr (or soap), camphor, gloves, towels, cotton, white shroud (kafan), scissors, and non-alcoholic perfume.
• 👬 Same-gender family or trusted Muslims should perform the washing. A spouse is also allowed.

2️⃣ Lay the Body Respectfully

• 🛏️ Place the deceased on a table or raised surface.
• 🧣 Cover the full body immediately with a thick sheet.
• 🕋 Position the head slightly raised, and feet facing Qiblah (optional but recommended).

3️⃣ Make the Niyyah (Intention)

💭 Silently say in your heart: “I perform this ghusl for this deceased Muslim, seeking Allah’s pleasure and reward.”

4️⃣ Undressing the Body with Dignity

• 🧺 Ensure the body remains covered with the thick cloth throughout.
• ✂️ Gently remove clothing by sliding out from beneath the cloth.
• 🧷 If tight, use scissors to cut from the sides or back — never uncover private parts.
• 🧤 Always wear gloves and use a clean cloth for modest handling.

Treat the deceased like you would your own family. Show gentleness, stay focused, and keep the environment calm and respectful. 🤲

5️⃣ Cleaning Impurities (Istinja')

• 💧 Gently press the stomach to release any waste.
• 🚿 Clean the private areas using water and cloth, without uncovering them.

6️⃣ Performing Wudhu (Ablution)

• 👐 Perform Wudhu as you would for prayer: wipe face, hands, arms, and feet.
• 🧴 Do not pour water into the mouth or nose — use a damp cloth to clean instead.

7️⃣ Full Body Wash (3 Times)

• 🫧 Wash in this order: Head & neck → right side → left side.
• 1st time: Water with sidr or mild soap.
• 2nd time: Clean plain water.
• 3rd time: Water mixed with camphor for cooling and scent.

👩 For women: Hair should be washed, dried, and braided into three parts.

8️⃣ Drying and Applying Perfume

• 🧻 Use clean towels to gently dry the body.
• 🌸 Apply non-alcoholic perfume on the head, hands, knees, and feet.

9️⃣ Wrapping the Body (Kafan)

• 🩻 Men: Use 3 white sheets.
• 🧕 Women: Use 5 pieces (including scarf and chest wrap).
• 🔁 Wrap starting from the right side with neatness and love.
• 🌿 Spray light perfume between the layers.

📌 Final Advice

💖 Remember, Ghusl is not just a ritual — it’s an act of mercy and brotherhood. Perform it with compassion, patience, and reflection. May Allah reward your sincere efforts and grant the deceased ease and Jannah.

💡 Friendly Tips

• 🚫 Don’t delay burial after ghusl is complete.
• 🧽 If impurity comes out after washing, clean only that part.
• 🤫 Recite du'a silently while performing ghusl — no unnecessary talking.

“Whoever bathes a deceased person and conceals what he sees, Allah will forgive him forty major sins.” — (Hadith)

📢 Disclaimer: This guide is based on traditional Sunni Islamic rulings. Regional or madhhab-specific differences may apply. For exact guidance, consult your local scholar. The aim is to educate and preserve the dignity of the deceased with utmost care. All steps reflect general scholarly consensus.