What is the ruling on using a miswak on the deceased?
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There is no basis for using a miswak on the deceased. Rather, the deceased is ritually washed (wudu') and then bathed (ghusl). It is permissible to use a miswak on the deceased during the rinsing of the mouth, just as it is for a living person.
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