What is tayammum?
Wiping the face and both hands with pure soil instead of performing ablution or bathing:Soil: whatever comes from the earth – dirt, sand, rocks, gypsum, etc.Dirt and sand must have […]
What are other matters related to ghusl?
It is sufficient to perform one bath for two purposes (ex: one ghusl for cleansing from major ritual impurity and for Friday prayer).If a person bathed from major ritual impurity, […]
What are the times and events for which ghusl is preferred?
Friday’s before the Friday prayerThe day of ArafahThe two Eids: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-AdhaAfter washing a dead body.Umrah and/or HajjEntering Makkah
What are the recommended actions for ghusl in order to adhere to the actions of the Prophet pbuh?
Washing the hands 3 times.Washing the genitals.Performing completely the ablution as is done for prayer.Pouring water on the head 3 times, allowing the water to reach the roots of the […]
What are the obligatory actions for ghusl that are disagreed upon by Muslim jurists?
Intention (from the heart, no verbal requirement):Obligatory – majorityRecommended – HanafiRinsing the mouth and nostrils:Obligatory – Hanafi and HanbaliRecommended – Maliki and Shafa’iRubbing body part while water is being poured […]
What are the obligatory actions for ghusl that are agreed upon by Muslim jurists?
Washing all body parts:No obligation for a woman to undo plaited hair
What are prohibited acts for one in a state of major ritual impurity that are disagreed upon by Muslim jurists?
Touching or carrying a copy of the Qur’an:Prohibited – majorityNot prohibited – Dhaahiri (Dawood and ibn Hazm), al-AlbaaniRecitation of the Qur’an, even if it is just part of a verse:Prohibited […]
What are prohibited acts for one in a state of major ritual impurity that are agreed upon by Muslim jurists?
PrayerTawaf
What are actions which require ghusl (bathing) that are disagreed upon by Muslim jurists?
Conversion of a disbeliever to Islam:Obligatory – Maliki and HanbaliRecommended – Hanafi and Shafa’i’On Friday’s:Obligatory – Hanbali Dhaahiri, Ash-Showkanni, al-AlbaaniRecommended – majority
What are actions which cause major ritual impurity/require ghusl that are agreed upon by Muslim jurists?
Ejaculation due to stimulation while sleeping or while awake:Applies to men and womenCondition is that it must result from sexual arousal or lust.There must be traces of ejaculation in the […]
What are other notes concerning wudu’?
It is permissible to speak while performing it.It is best for a person to use only the supplications reported from the sunnah.If there’s a doubt about the number of times […]
What are the actions for which wudu’ is preferred?
Mentioning the name of Allah.Going to sleep.If one is in a state of major ritual impurity and wants to eat, drink, or have intercourse.Before bathing.Before eating food touched by fire.Renew […]
