What if a woman wants to take repeated ghusl throughout her istihatha period?
She can, but it is not required.
The scenario that can occur with menstruating women: A woman who typically has an irregular cycle, and after 7 days, the type of blood being discharged now is different from the hayth blood. Different color, consistency, etc. Does she need to wait until the maximum days are met, or can she resume praying?
If she feels that after those 7 days her period has changed to istihatha, she can start praying.If she is not able to distinguish between the hayth and istihatha (it […]
What is the length of the hayth (menses)?
– Hanafi: minimum length is 3 days, with a maximum of 10 days.– Maliki: no minimum length, with a maximum of 15 days.– Shafa’i and Hanbali: minimum of 24 hours, […]
What are the nullifiers of tayammum?
Whatever nullifies ablution and/or bathingPresence of water for the one who couldn’t find waterAbility to use water for one who previously was incapable of using itExpiration of the permitted reason […]
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 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 After washing a dead body: Obligatory – […]
When is ghusul obligatory?
Ejaculation due to stimulation while sleeping or while awake:This applies to men and women.The condition is that it must result from sexual arousal or lust.There must be traces of ejaculation […]
Is it permissible to wipe over casts, wraps, and similar items?
– It is permissible to wipe over any wrap or diseased/injured body part.– It is not an obligation to perform ablution or bathe if one is unable to do so […]
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 […]
