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| Arabic | غُسْل |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | GHOOS-l |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root غ-س-ل (gh-s-l), meaning to wash or bathe. Ghusl literally means 'washing' and refers specifically to the complete ritual bath prescribed in Islamic law for purification from major ritual impurity. |
Ghusl(غُسْل) Ghusl is the Islamic full-body ritual purification bath. It is a strongly sunnet Sunnah before entering the state of Ihram for Hac or Umre and is farz after specific states of impurity.
غُسْل
Ghusl involves washing the entire body with clean water following a prescribed sequence. Before Ihram, it is considered a Sunnah Mu'akkadah (emphasized practice) according to all four schools of jurisprudence. The haci performs Ghusl at the Miqat or before arriving there, intending purification for Ihram. The sunnet method includes washing the hands, performing Wudu, then pouring water over the entire body starting with the right side. Even women in menstruation or post-natal bleeding are encouraged to perform Ghusl before Ihram, though they cannot pray until their state ends. Ghusl symbolizes the haci's spiritual cleansing as they prepare to stand before Allah in the most sacred state.
From the Arabic root غ-س-ل (gh-s-l), meaning to wash or bathe. Ghusl literally means 'washing' and refers specifically to the complete ritual bath prescribed in Islamic law for purification from major ritual impurity.