What are the preferred acts of ‘Umrah?
There are many preferred acts of ‘Umrah. Amongst the most important of themare: trimming the nails, performing Ghusl, and perfuming the body BEFOREIhram. As for after Ihram, it is preferred […]
What is the ruling if a man gets sexually stimulated through no action on his own (he did not touch any body part, but he may have unintentionally come across an image that aroused him) and discharges mani?
This would have the same ruling as a wet dream; it would not invalidate his fast, but he needs to perform ghusl.
What is the ruling if a man wakes up after fajr time and finds out he had a wet dream or who unintentionally has a wet dream during the day in Ramadan?
Whoever has a wet dream still maintains a valid fast, as it is an occurrence out of that person’s control. However, he must perform ghusl to purify himself from the […]
If one is in a state of janabah and does not perform ghusl before fajr time has entered, is his/her fasting valid?
Yes, it is valid. Evidence for this is the narration of the Mother of the Believers, A’isha (ra), stating that the Prophet (pbuh) was at times in a state of […]
Is the reward for feeding those who are fasting specific to the poor, or is it general and inclusive to family and friends?
‘Fasting person’ in the above hadith refers both to those who are poor and otherwise. The reward is granted for the feeding of any fasting person. However, it is better […]
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 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 […]
