Obligations for Deceased Muslims
📌 The obligation to manage a deceased Muslim’s body is Fardhu Kifayah (a communal obligation).
🤲 The four primary obligations owed to a deceased Muslim are: washing (ghusl), shrouding (kafan), praying (salat), and burial.
❌ A body is generally not washed if the deceased was a martyr (syahid), was a non-Muslim, or was a fetus that did not survive birth.

Prerequisites for the Washer (Mandi)
⭐ The person washing the body must be a Muslim, baligh (mature), and sane, holding a sincere intention (niyyah).
🤝 The washer must be trustworthy (amanah) to ensure any bodily fluids or findings are not spread to the public.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a male deceased, priority goes to the person named in the will, then the closest male relatives (father, grandfather), or the spouse. For a female deceased, the closest female relatives (mother, grandmother) or the spouse are prioritized.

Preparation of Equipment
🧺 Essential equipment includes a washing table with drainage holes, containers (ember) for water, a dipper (gayung), cotton balls/swabs (katenbat), and barus (camphor) powder mixed with water.
🧼 Prepare softeners like crushed bidara leaves or lime fruit juice, along with liquid soap or ground bar soap, and shampoo for cleaning.
🛡️ Essential personal protective equipment includes gloves, a mask, an apron (celemek), and a waste bin for disposal. A covering cloth must be used at all times to hide the 'aurat' (intimate parts).

Procedure for Washing the Body (Ghusl)
🚿 Begin by placing the body on the drainage table, wearing gloves, and ensuring the 'aurat' is covered. The initial cleansing (istinja') should be done by pouring water while the washer uses an under-layer barrier, avoiding direct contact with the private areas.
🧼 Gently clean the inside of the mouth, teeth, nose, and ears using cotton swabs. If the body is a severe accident victim, adapt procedures (e.g., only washing remaining limbs).
💧 After initial cleaning, perform the full rinse: starting from the head down to the toes, repeating the pouring three times. This is followed by washing the right side three times, then the left side three times.

Final Rinsing and Wudu
⬅️ The body must be gently tilted to the left to wash the back, then tilted to the right to wash the back again, ensuring all parts are cleaned gently, without force.
🧼 Apply soap and shampoo to the entire body, scrubbing gently while continuously pouring clean water.
✨ Rinse thoroughly with clean water, followed by water mixed with camphor and bidara/lime water to prevent insects from swarming the body.
🙏 Perform the ceremonial ablution (wudu), reciting the specific intention for the deceased (e.g., *Nawaitu wudu'a li hadzal mayyiti lillahi Ta'ala* for a male). This involves rinsing the face, arms up to the elbow, head, ears, and feet three times each, adapting for missing limbs if necessary.

Conclusion of Washing and Next Steps
🔄 After the washing is complete, replace the wet covering cloth immediately with a dry shroud cloth before carefully removing the wet cloth.
🌱 The ultimate goal is to carry out the religious rites with respect and gentleness, ensuring the deceased is prepared properly for burial according to religious guidelines.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The entire process is a Fardhu Kifayah obligation; ensuring the body is handled with utmost respect is paramount, even if severely injured.
➡️ Always use a covering cloth to shield the 'aurat' from view during all stages of washing and rinsing.
➡️ Specific intentions (niyyah) must be recited for both the main washing ritual and the Wudu ritual performed on the deceased.

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