Ghusl

Ghusl (Arabic: غسل‎) is an Arabic term referring to the full-body ritual purification mandatory before the performance of various rituals and prayers, for any adult Muslim after having sexual intercourse, ejaculation or completion of the menstrual cycle, although wudu or just sleep, without either, are the lesser stages of purity that is acceptable.The washing is also recommended but not required (i.e. it is mustahabb) before Jumu'ah and Eid prayers, before entering the ihram in preparation for Hajj, after having lost consciousness and after formally converting.

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Man . Father . Body . Ghusl . Faith (Iman) . Circumcision . Najasa (Impurity)

I am a 30-year-old man from the UK, recently practicing my faith more seriously. I am not yet circumcised. My father is critically ill, and I may need to prepare his body. Am I permitted to do so, or am I still ritually impure despite performing ghusl?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

Circumcision is obligatory in every Muslim male if he is still uncircumcised no matter what his age is. Uncircumcised Muslim male is not ritually impure though he is not allowed to perform Tawaf around the Ka'bah. He is allowed to perform all the other worship practices like Salah, fasting etc. preparing the body of your father after his demise is valid even if you are still uncircumcised. I advise you to get circumcised as soon as you can.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl

I used the kinesiotape but before doing the ghusul, I removed it, but after an hour I noticed that there was still a bit of glue from the tape, a small line on my arm, is the ghusul not valid? And do I have to repeat the whole thing? Thanks?

You must be sure that every glue or any other material is completely removed away from your body before performing Ghusl. If you see a bit of glue on any part of your bod after Ghusl, the Ghusl is invalid and you need to re do the Ghusl after removing it.

Wassalam.

206824

Ghusl . Soap . Shampoo

Is it permissible to perform Ghusl while taking a normal shower, using soap and shampoo simultaneously? Does this impact the validity of the Ghusl?

Yes it permissible to perform Ghusl while taking a shower using soap and shampoo. You need to have the intention of performing Ghusl for the sake of Allah, then making water reach to your head and neck, then the right side of your body then the left side of your body.

Wassalam.

206823

Ghusl . Hair . Skin

I performed Ghusl after getting a haircut, but I noticed some small hair fragments remained on my skin and in my hair. Is my Ghusl still valid, or do I need to repeat it?

Your Ghusl is valid because small hair fragments do not prevent water from reaching to your body.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Water

What is the recommended way to perform Ghusl in a small bathroom where water might spill?

Simply, make water reach your head and face and neck then your right side of your body, then the left side of your body. Obviously after having in your heart the intention of Ghusl for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Sexual

While in the bathroom, I noticed a white liquid, similar to sperm in smell and appearance, that came out during defecation. Might this have been caused by straining? In such cases, is it necessary to perform Ghusl?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

No. You do not need to do ghusl. The only time you will need to do ghusl is when the seminal discharge is by ejaculation, or intercourse. The pre-seminal fluid, etc, do not need ghusl. In your case, as it came out with urine, it just needs washing.

And Allah knows best

200364

Body . Scalp . Ghusl . Water . Ibadah . Masah

A few years ago I realized that I do not wipe off my body and massage on scalp while performing Wajib Ghusl to make sure water reaches everywhere. Does this mean my Ghusl is invalid? If so, does that invalidate all my Ibadah as well?

Your Ghusl is valid because wiping off your body and massage on the scalp is not obligatory during Ghusl.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Sexual . Salah (Prayers) . Sawm (Fasting)

If I was unaware of Ghusul al-Janabah due to my young age and learned about it years later, do I have to repeat all my prayers and redo every year of Ramdan fasting?

If you could ask about your religious responsibilities and rules but you ignored to learn,you then need to repeat every Prayer and fasting done with out proper purity from Janabah.
If you had no way at all to ask or learn your religious responsibilities, then you do not need to repeat.

This

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Sexual

After having intercourse, I urinated about 5 minutes later and then immediately performed Ghusl. About 15 minutes later, I noticed a sticky liquid in my underwear. Is it necessary to repeat the Ghusl in this situation?

After urinating, all the remaining semen has gone away. The liquid which you saw later is called Wathi وذي which is not Najis and does not require any Ghusl or Wudhu. You do not need to repeat your Ghusl.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Maghrib . Laylat al-Qadr

I have come across differing opinions regarding the timing of Ghusl for Laylat al-Qadr. Some suggest it should be performed before Maghrib while others say after. Which is accurate? If it is before Maghrib, can it be performed at any time during the day?

Ghusl of Laylatul Qadr is highly recommended during the night of Qadr and not during the day before or after Laylat al Qadr.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Sexual . Doubt . Sawm (Fasting)

I have been uncertain about my Ghusl and consider repeating my Ghusl and keep questioning my fasts. What is the best course of action for me in this situation?

Bismihi ta'āla

You must completely ignore and dismiss these thoughts of doubt. The best course of action to rid yourself of waswasah, or developing waswasah is to dismiss these thoughts and ignore them, and never repeat what you have done.

And Allah knows best

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Ghusl . Israf (Waste Extravagance)

Is taking a long hot shower considered extravagance if its purpose is just to wake up or relax? How long can this shower be before it would be considered excessive?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it would not be considered extravagance, or waste, as long as you do not prolong your shower, wasting water and electricity/gas.

There is no shar'i limit for how long you should take a shower. It would just be common sense. A shower should not take more than 3-4 mins. The sunnah of the Prophet (s.a.w.), is the water used for a ghusl should not be more than the amount of a jug of water.

And Allah knows best