Ghusl
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Ghusl (غسل) is an Arabic term referring to the full ablution in Islam. In order to enter a state of purity before Salat, a Muslim usually performs the partial ablution, or wudu. In some cases, like on a friday it is mustahab (i.e. preffered) to have a ghusl. In other cases a ghusl must be performed. These cases are:
- After having sexual intercourse or any discharge of semen or sexual fluids.
- After a woman completes her menstrual cycle.
- After a new Muslim takes Shahada for the first time
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The method of ghusl
Note: The method of Ghusl varies among the different school of thoughts) of Islam.Method according to Sunni school of thoughts
- Make intention to perform ghusl (ie. I am making ghusl to make myself clean from impurities).
- Wash both hands up to and including wrists.
- Wash the private parts.
- Perform wudu.
- Pour water over the head three times.
- Pour water over the right shoulder three times and over the left shoulder three times.
- Pour water over entire body and rub. If the hair of the head is not plaited, it is compulsory to wet all the hair up to the very base.
- Wash feet again.
Method according to the Shia school of thought[
According to the shia school there are two main methods of performing a ghusl, for both of the ghusls one has to start by doing the niyah, i.e. the intention to remove any impurities.
- Irtimasi - one has to submerge its entire body in pure water, either at once or in stages.
- Tartibi - one needs to start by washing the head and neck, and then the rest of the body, preferably the rights side first followed by the left side.
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