Is the opinion requiring a minimum of three shrouds for the able individual correct?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The correct position is that shrouding in fewer than three pieces is permissible, provided the minimum requirement of covering the body is met. The evidence cited by Al-Qadi requiring three pieces is invalid.