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.

196872

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?

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

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.

195243

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.

194633

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?

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 3 months ago

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

194374

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

193080

Ghusl

If a person was unaware that major impurity prevents them from performing prayers and fasting, despite their father advising them to do Ghusul after their first wet dream when they were young, do they need to repeat their prayers and fasts?

Prayers (Salah) performed with out real purity (Taharah) is invalid and need to be redone, but fasts done with ignorance with out purity do not need to be redone.

Wassalam.

193427

Salah (Prayers) . Ghusl

If I forget to perform Ghusl after Janabah and later realize it 6 to 7 hours after reciting Salah, what should I do to rectify my prayer and ensure my worship is valid?

If you discovered that your Ghusl was definitely wring after 6 to 7 hours, you must redo the Ghusl in the proper way and perform your obligatory Prayer after the valid Ghusl. Invalid Ghusl means every worship performed after it is invalid until you perform a valid Ghusl.

Wassalam.

193081

Ghusl

As a young person, my parents informed me about Ghusl, but I did not realize that not performing it invalidated my fasting and prayers. For years, I prayed and fasted without doing Ghusl due to my lack of understanding. What should I do now?

You do not need to repeat your fasting days if your ignorance was out of your hands, but you do need to perform your obligatory prayers after performing Ghusl.

Wassalam.

192041

Woman . Body . Ghusl

Is it permissible for women to apply oil or cream to their bodies after performing Ghusl?

Yes it is permissible for women to apply oil or cream to their body after performing Ghusl provided that she should not expose her beauty in front of Non Mahram men.

Wassalam.

148019

Ghusl . Spouse

Is the Imam of our time infallible, or can one of us make mistakes and then Allah grants infallibility to the Imam overnight?

The Imam of our time is Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) who is the twelfth and last of the Twelve Imams from Ahlul Bayt (AS) wig are the real successors of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). As all the prophets are Infallible, all the Twelve Imams are Infallible. This infallibility never came overnight but it is with them since the beginning of their lives till the end. You can not compare us with any Infallible Imam. Allah (SWT) Selected and Appointed the Infallible Imams and no one from the whole Umma can be compared with them.

Wassalam.

191856

Hair . Ghusl . Wudu (Ablution)

Can I use synthetic hair extensions as an African while performing Wudhu and Ghusl? Please provide sources for your response.

The hair extension should not cover any part of your skin otherwise it will prevent water from reaching to that part then your Wudhu will be invalid if water does not reach to all parts of Wudhu, and Ghusl will be invalid if water does not reach to every part of your head, face and body.

Wassalam.

150609

Water . Ghusl . Hair . Wudu (Ablution) . Doubt

What is the recommended amount of water for performing Wudu? I often question the validity of my Wudu and end up repeating it several times, which harms my hair and skin. How can I ensure I am doing it correctly without causing damage?

The Hadeeth narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) states: الوضوء بِمُدٍّ والغُسلُ بِصاع) Wudhu is with one Mudd (750 ml of water) and Ghusl is with one Saa' (3litres of water. Wasting water in Wudhu is not good and some Ulama said that it is Haraam.

If you repeat your Wudhu because repeated doubt, you must refrain from that and ignore the repeated doubts.

Wassalam.

150661

Cat . Dog . Ghusl

What should I do with my cat after someone who played with a dog and put their hand in its mouth touches her? Is it necessary to bathe her, or is it allowed to touch her?

You do not need to bathe you cat.
'Wassalam.