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In this unit:
- Ghusl removes major hadath from the whole body.
- Every act in ghusl can be performed 1, 2 or 3 times.
- Ghusl requires an intention.
Keywords
- Ghusl
- Major Hadath
- Najasah
- Intention
Making ghusl is just like taking a shower, but with some rules.
The Full Ghusl Described
1. Wash off any najasah that may be on any part of your body.
1. Wash off any najasah that may be on any part of your body.
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2. Wash your private parts while making this intention:
2. Wash your private parts while making this intention:
I intend to remove major hadath from my private parts. Or
نَوَيتُ رَفعَ الحَدَثِ الأَكبَرِ مِنْ عَورَتِي
This is a good thing to do because if you have major and minor hadath together, ghusl will wash away both. Just remember that if you wash your private parts after you start ghusl, you’ll get minor hadath again.
3. Make wudu.
3. Make wudu.
While you are washing your face, say,
I intend to do wudu as a sunnah of ghusl. Or
نَوَيتُ الوُضُوءَ سُنَّةً لِلغُسلِ
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4. Say the niyyah for ghusl in your heart while pouring water on your head.
4. Say the niyyah for ghusl in your heart while pouring water on your head.
نَوَيتُ فَرضَ الغُسلِ
Remember that niyyah has to be said with the first fard act of any worship. Since washing the entire body is the first fard act of ghusl, you can say your niyyah as soon as you start washing any part of your body. It is recommended to start by washing the head.
5. Wash your entire body from head to toe.
5. Wash your entire body from head to toe.
Be sure to wash and not just wipe. Washing means the water flows everywhere. Here are some parts people miss, so make sure you wash these:
Inside and behind ears
Inside the belly button
Between the toes
If you have a braid or a beard, the insides of it so water reaches every hair
Any folds of skin
