When is Ghusl obligatory?

1. If there is discharge of semen due to stimulation or because of an erotic dream (wet dream). If a woman finds her self wet due to an erotic dream then Ghusl is obligatory on her because of the hadeeth of Umm Salamah, who reported that Umm Sulaim, the wife of Abu Talha, asked Allah's Messenger (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), saying: "Allaah is not shy when it comes to the truth. So is it obligatory for a woman to perform ghusl if she has a wet dream (i.e. seminal fluid comes out)? The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) responded: "Yes, if she sees the fluid." This hadeeth is reported by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim.However, if one has an erotic dream but no wetness is found then ghusl is not obligatory

2. Ghusl is obligatory for men and women after sexual intercourse performing Ghusl is required regardless of whether the person ejaculated or not. A male is required to perform ghusl if the head of his penis entered the Vagina of the female even if it was for just a secound. Abu Hurairah (radyAllaahu anhu) said: Allah's Messenger (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a man sits in between the four parts of a woman and enters into her (for intercourse), the ghusl becomes obligatory." Reported by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim. In Muslim's report, there is the addition: "even if he doesn't ejaculate. The same ruling applies to the woman.

3. Females are required to perform ghusl when their menstruation period end.

4. Females are required to perform ghusl at the end of their post-childbirth bleeding. If she continues to sleep for more than 39 days then she must perform ghusl at the end of the 40th day.

Occasions for which Ghusl is preferred

Ghusl is recommended in the following cases:

1. Before going to Jummah Congregational (Friday Prayer).

2. Before going to Eid Prayers (Muslim annual feast prayers).

3. Before undertaking Umrah or Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah).

4. Upon washing a corpse. (According to many scholars, the performance of Ghusl is preferred for a person who washes a corpse).

5. When a disbeliever converts to Islam.

Rules while making Ghusl

1. Ghusl should be made in a place of total privacy.

2. One should not face Qibla whilst making Ghusl.

3. Ghusl may be performed standing or seated, preferably seated.

4. Use sufficient water - do not skimp nor be wasteful.

5. Abstain from speaking whilst making Ghusl.

   Before performing Ghusl, one should make niyyah: I am performing Ghusl to become clean. (in your heart, not out loud)

Hadiths regarding women's ghusl:

Umm Salamah (may Allaah be pleased with her), who said: "I said, "O Messenger of Allaah, I am a woman who wears her hair in braids. Do I have to undo my braids when I make ghusl because of janaabah? He said, "No, it is enough if you pour water on your head three times, and then over the rest of your body. That will make you clean." (Reported by Muslim, no. 497).

Narrated 'Aisha: In the last Hajj of Allah's Apostle I assume the Ihram for Hajj along with Allah Apostle. I was one of those who intended Tamattu' (to perform Hajj an 'Umra) and did not take the Hadi (animal for sacrifice) with me. I got my menses and was not clean till the night of 'Arafa I said, "O Allah's Apostle! It is the night of the day of 'Arafat and I intended to perform the Hajj Tamattu' with 'Umra Allah's Apostle told me to undo my hair and comb it and to postpone the 'Umra. I did the same and completed the Hajj. On the night of Al-Hasba (i.e. place outside Mecca where the pilgrims go after finishing all the ceremonies Hajj at Mina) he (the Prophet ordered 'Abdur Rahman ('Aisha's brother) to take me to At-Tan'im to assume the lhram for'Umra in lieu of that of Hajj-atTamattu' which I had intended to perform (Bukhari Volume 1, Book 6, Number 313:)

 

 

 

The Ghusl for men and women is essential same. Women who have braids can do ghusl without having to undo their hair if they are in Jannabah (sexual impurity). However if they are impure due to Menstruation or Nifass (post Natel bleeding ) then they should open their hair before doing ghusl.

There are three fards in Ghusl.

1. To wash mouth with water as it should reach all the parts internally. From lips to the base of throat. If not fasting gargle. If there is any thing stuck in between teeth such as a piece of meat, paan, beetle nut; it should be removed before Ghusl or the Ghusl will not be completed.

2. To wash inside of nose with water. Water should be pulled hard enough all the way to the soft part of the base of nose. If there is any dry phlegm (hard ratoobat) inside the nose it must be cleaned and if a the nose is pierced water should be forced into the hole or the Ghusl will not be completed.

3. To wash the body once from head till the bottom of feet. The water must pour over body. Every strand (hair) and skin of the body must get wet. Even if a single strand or a small portion of skin is not washed the Ghusl will not be completed.

   Without niyyah, there is no Sawaab (reward) although Ghusl will be valid.

 

After Ghusl, Wudhu should not be make to perform Salaat or for any other Ibaadat since the Ghusl is sufficient.

Sunnah Way of making ghusl:

1. Intention inside ones heart not verbal.

2. Say Bismillah

3. Wash the right hand up to and including the wrists. Make sure to while rub and rub between the fingers of the hand. And thus make sure no part of the hand is left dry. Three times

   Then do the same with the left hand. (also three times)

4. Wash off the impurities (off the private parts)

5. Wash the right hand up to and including the wrists. Make sure to while rub and rub between the fingers of the hand. And thus make sure no part of the hand is left dry. Three times

   Then do the same with the left hand. (also three times)

6. Make a cup with the right hand then from this hand take water into your mouth and swirl it inside the mouth and then expel out of mouth. then sniff remaining water from the cupped right hand and sniff water into the nose and then blow the water out and using the left hand remove the water from your nose. Do this three times

   Some people rinse the mouth first three times and then rinse the nose three times However the first method is the most authentic.

7. Wash the face three times, from the hairline to the jawbone and chin, and from start of the ear to start of the ear.

8. Wash the right arm up to and including the elbow Three times.

   The arm extends from the fingertips, including the nails, to the lower part of the upper arm. It is essential to remove anything stuck to the hands before washing them, such as dough, mud, paint, nail polish etc, that could prevent the water from reaching the skin

   Do the same with the LEFT ARM . Three times

9. Pour water over the head Three times down to the roots of the hairs. rubbing the roots of the hair with the wet fingers

10. Pour water liberally over the entire body, beginning with the right side and then the left side. Then pour water over your head. (Ensuring that no part of the body is untouched by water by rubbing the body with your hands

    Move away from area were you did ghusl and Wash the right feet up to and including the ankles, three times,

    You should enter the water between the toes with your little finger and then wash the feet (note not wipe feet but wash them) and make sure and make sure you wash the sole of the foot and the heals. Make sure no parts of the foot is left dry

    Wash the left foot in the same manner as the right foot. Three times

11. Then say the following Duas for Wudhu when outside the bathroom (if bathroom has a toilet inside it)

    Ashhadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasooluhu.

    ( I bear witness that there is no god except Allaah alone, with no partner or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.)

    Allaahumm aj alni min al-tawwaabeena waj alni min al-mutatahhireena

    (O Allah, make me one of those who repent and make me one of those who purify themselves)

 

Källa:

http://www.muslimconverts.com/prayer/ghusl.htm

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