The Ruling on Buying a Shroud Before Death

Question
Is it permissible to buy and store a shroud? Is it permissible to give it as charity? Is there a zakat obligation on it?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is permissible to buy a shroud, and it is recommended to give it as charity to those in need, and there is no zakat on it, and God knows best.
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