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'''Ḥanūṭ''' (Arabic: {{ia|حَنوط}}) refers to wiping [[camphor]] on seven parts of the dead body of a [[Muslim]] which touch the ground in [[prostration]]. It is [[obligatory]] and mixing it with the [[Soil of Imam al-Husayn's (a) grave]] is [[recommended]]. | '''Ḥanūṭ''' (Arabic: {{ia|حَنوط}}) refers to wiping [[camphor]] on seven parts of the dead body of a [[Muslim]] which touch the ground in [[prostration]]. It is [[obligatory]] and mixing it with the [[Soil of Imam al-Husayn's (a) grave]] is [[recommended]]. | ||
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== Rules of Hanut == | == Rules of Hanut == | ||
Wiping camphor on the dead body of a Muslim is obligatory; but, wiping it on the dead body of a person who is wearing [[ihram]] clothes is not permissible because using fragrance is not permissible for a person wearing ihram. However, wiping camphor on the dead body of a woman during her [[ | Wiping camphor on the dead body of a Muslim is obligatory; but, wiping it on the dead body of a person who is wearing [[ihram]] clothes is not permissible because using fragrance is not permissible for a person wearing ihram. However, wiping camphor on the dead body of a woman during her [[idda of death]] and also wiping camphor on the dead body of a person who has been [[I'tikaf|mu'takif]] is obligatory while using perfume has been [[forbidden]] for them (when they were alive) and they do not join in the rule of those who wear ihram clothes. | ||
There are disagreements on whether wiping camphor on the dead body should be performed before [[shroud]]ing it, after it, or after putting the loincloth and before putting on the shirt or whether it is permissible to be performed in any of the mentioned cases. However, it is better if it is performed before shrouding. | There are disagreements on whether wiping camphor on the dead body should be performed before [[shroud]]ing it, after it, or after putting the loincloth and before putting on the shirt or whether it is permissible to be performed in any of the mentioned cases. However, it is better if it is performed before shrouding. | ||
== Method of Hanut == | == Method of Hanut == | ||
There is a disagreement about the method of hanut. Some [[jurists]] consider wiping camphor on different parts of the dead body obligatory and some others have considered only touching camphor with the body sufficient and have considered wiping it as recommended. | There is a disagreement about the method of hanut. Some [[jurists]] consider wiping camphor on different parts of the dead body obligatory and some others have considered only touching camphor with the body sufficient and have considered wiping it as [[recommended]]. | ||
== Parts of the Body for Hanut == | == Parts of the Body for Hanut == | ||
The obligatory parts of the body in hanut are the seven parts of the body which touch the ground in [[prostration]] | The obligatory parts of the body in hanut are the seven parts of the body which touch the ground in [[prostration]] as following, | ||
The forehead, the palms of both hands, two knees, tips of the toes and according to some views, the tip of nose. | The forehead, the palms of both hands, two knees, tips of the toes and according to some views, the tip of nose. | ||
Some consider performing hanut for the tip of the nose as recommended; and some have considered it recommended to be performed as well on the armpit, jugular notch, under the knee, joints | Some consider performing hanut for the tip of the nose as recommended; and some have considered it recommended to be performed as well on the armpit, jugular notch, under the knee, joints, the soles, back of the hands, and every part of the body which sweats and emits bad smell. It is recommended to wipe the extra camphor remained on the chest of the dead body. Inserting camphor in the eyes, ears and the nose of the dead body are [[makruh]] (reprehensible). | ||
== Amount of Hanut == | == Amount of Hanut == | ||