Question
(#259)
Country : India
Can you use the itar that has been applied to the shroud of the maiyyat?
Answer
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
Muhtaram
We have received your query regarding utilising the Itr which is applied to the shroud of the Mayyit, our response is as follows:
If your question is whether one may utilise the Itr after its application to the Mayyit, then this will be permissible. As long as one has the owner’s permission and it is not purchased with the deceased’s estate.
With regards to the ruling on applying non-alcoholic Itr to the Kafan of the deceased, then this is Mustahab (recommended). However, those fragrances that are forbidden for men to apply during their life, such as saffron, should not be utilised on the Kafan.[1]
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Answered by:
Muhammad Irshad Motara
10th Jumaadul Ula 1447
2nd November 2025
[1] فتاوى محمودية: ج ٨، ص ٥٢٤، فاروقية
الفتاوي الهندية: ج ١، ص ١٦١، رشيدية
رد المحتار: ج ٢، ص١٩٧، سعيد
بدائع الصنائع: ج ٢، ص ٣٩، رشيدية
كتاب الأصل للإمام محمد بن حسن الشيباني، باب غسل الميت من الرجال و النساء
فتاوي التتارخانية: ج٣، ص٣٢، مكتبة زكريا ديوبند
كتاب النوازل: ج ٦، ص ٩٤
