Section : Staying in the mosque. It is forbidden for one who is physically unclean (because of sex or menstruation) to stay in the mosque. ‘Aishah said, “The Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, saw that his companions’ houses…
Section : Before the Friday prayer. Muslims are encouraged to perform ghusl before they gather for the Friday prayer. In fact, Islamic law even goes to the extent of ordering one to perform ghusl at this time as part of…
Section : Performing ghusl for the ‘Id prayers. Scholars also encourage Muslims to perform ghusl for the ‘id prayers, even though there is no authentic hadith to support this opinion. It says in al-Badr alMuneer, “The hadith concerning performing ghusl…
Section : Ghusl for washing a corpse. According to many scholars, performing ghusl is also preferred for one who has washed a corpse. Abu Hurariah reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said, “Whoever has washed a corpse must…
Section : Making Ghusl for Hajj. According to the scholars, it is also preferable for one who is undertaking the pilgrimage or ‘umrah to perform ghusl. Zaid ibn Thabit related that he saw the Messenger of Allah, when he intended…
Section : Making Ghusl upon entering Makkah. It is preferable for whoever wants to enter Makkah to perform ghusl. It is reported that Ibn ‘Umar, when going to Makkah, would spend the night in Tawa, and would enter Makkah during…
Section : Making Ghusl at Mount ‘Arafah. Such an act is preferred while one stops there during the hajj. Malik ibn Nafa’ reported that Ibn ‘Umar used to do so before embarking upon the hajj, upon entering Makkah, and while…
Section : The intention. This involves distinguishing the acts of worship from the customary acts. The intention is only in the heart, and should not be stated, as this would be tantamount to innovation.
Section : Washing all bodily parts. This is based on the following: Says Allah, “If you are sexually impure, cleanse yourselves,” that is, perform ghusl, and “They ask you concerning menstruation. Say: ‘It is an illness, so leave women alone…
Section : How ghusl is performed. According to the practice of the Prophet, upon whom be peace, the correct manner of performing ghusl is: Wash both hands three times, Wash the penis, Make a complete ablution (like the one made…
Section : Ghusl for women. A woman performs ghusl just as a man does, except that if she has plaited hair she does not have to undo it, provided that the water can reach the roots of her hair. Umm…
Section : Questions related to Ghusl. It is sufficient to perform one ghusl for both menstruation and sexual impurity, or for the Friday prayer and the ‘id prayer, or for sexual impurity and the Friday prayer, if one has the…