What are the reasons for the permissibility of tayammum which are agreed upon by the Muslim jurists?
Tayammum is permissible for the one in the condition of minor or major ritual impurity, while he is a resident or a traveler, if one of the following reasons is […]
How does one perform tayammum?
According to Maliki and Hanbali:Make the intentionHit pure soil once with both hands:Wipe your face with the palms of your handsThen wipe the entirety of both hands up to the […]
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 […]
