Janabah

What Does Janabah Mean in Detail?

Janabah is a state of major ritual impurity that requires গোসল (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 তাওয়াফ, touch a physical copy of আল-কুরআন (according to the majority), or remain in a মসজিদ without necessity. However, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), dua (দোয়া), and listening to কুরআন are permitted. For হাজীগণ during হজ্জ, maintaining awareness of janabah is important because তাওয়াফ requires ritual purity. If water is genuinely unavailable or would cause harm, tayammum may substitute. The গোসল for janabah involves the intention, washing the entire body including rinsing the mouth and nose, ensuring water reaches all parts of the body.