part 2 :the description of ghusl - That he intends it with his heart
Then he says bismillah washes his hands 3 times then washes his private parts.
Then do normal wudu, leaving out the feet
Then he pours water over his head 3 times and soaks the roots of his hair
Then he washes his entire body, and rubs his skin to make sure the water reaches it properly and washes his feet.
As for the woman in nifas (post natal bleeding) she must untie her hair but, if the ghusl of janabah then you must ensure the root hairs are soaked.
Make sure the roots of the hair are reached properly and all folds in skin such as the neck, armpits, belly button, and behind the knees. If he is wearing a ring or watch he must remove it so the water reaches it.
He must ensure that every part of skin and hair is washed. Must ensure that one does not waste water. The prophet made wudu with one mudd (water that fills both hands when put together) and ghusl with 5 mudd.
A person must ensure he is in complete privacy.
The ghusl is a trust from the trusts between the slave and his lord. A person must protect this trust.
On a final note people should not be shy to ask about these issues.
part 3 to follow shortly.......
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