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| Arabic | جنابة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ja-NAA-bah |
| Etymology | From Arabic جنابة (janabah), derived from the root ج-ن-ب (ja-na-ba, 'to be on the side/away from'). The term implies being 'set aside' from acts of worship until purification is performed. |
Janabah(جنابة) The state of major ritual impurity (hadath akbar) resulting from sexual intercourse, ejaculation, or other causes. A person in this state must perform الغسل before performing salah, الطواف, or handling القرآن.
جنابة
Janabah is a state of major ritual impurity that requires الغسل (complete body washing) for purification. It occurs through: sexual intercourse (even without ejaculation), ejaculation (whether during sleep or wakefulness), and menstruation or postpartum bleeding in women. While in a state of janabah, a Muslim may not: perform salah, perform الطواف, touch a physical copy of القرآن (عند the majority), or remain in a مسجد without necessity. However, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), دعاء (الدعاء), and listening to القرآن are permitted. For الحجاج during الحج, maintaining awareness of janabah is important because الطواف requires ritual purity. If water is genuinely unavailable or would cause harm, tayammum may substitute. The الغسل for janabah involves the intention, washing the entire body including rinsing the mouth and nose, ensuring water reaches all parts of the body.
From Arabic جنابة (janabah), derived from the root ج-ن-ب (ja-na-ba, 'to be on the side/away from'). The term implies being 'set aside' from acts of worship until purification is performed.