Kissing the mayyit

Q:

1. What are the differences, if any, between the ghusl of mayyit of the Hanafis and Shafee'is?

2. Is it allowed to touch or kiss the mayyit mahram male/female on forehead after ghusl of mayyit for Hanafis as well as Shafee'is?

A:

1. We do not know of the differences.

2. It is permissible.
Refer to a shaafi`ee aalim for the shaafi`ee view.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)