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AnonymousPoster
11-17-2009, 12:06 AM
What is the proper way for a Muslim woman to preform ghusul after her menstrual cycle? I have heard many different ways and I want to know the proper way to purify myself.

I am a sunni Muslim.
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AnonymousPoster
11-17-2009, 07:38 AM
Thirdly:

With regard to how to do ablution (ghusl) for major impurity, the answer is:

There are two forms of ghusl:

Acceptable form: in the sense that if a person only does ghusl in this manner, his ghusl is valid and he becomes purified from major impurity. But if a person this kind of ghusl properly, his ghusl is not valid.

Complete and preferred form: this is the type which it is mustahabb to do but is not obligatory.

As for the obligatory and acceptable form it is as follows:

1. Form the intention to purify oneself from impurity: janaabah (impurity following sexual discharge), menses or nifaas (postpartum bleeding).

2. Wash the entire body with water once, making sure that the water reaches the roots of the hair and the places that it cannot reach easily, such as the armpits and backs of the knees, as well as rinsing the mouth and nose, according to the correct scholarly opinion.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Sharh al-Mumti’ (1/423):

The evidence that this ghusl is valid is the words of Allaah (interpretation of the meaning): “If you are in a state of Janaaba (i.e. after a sexual discharge), purify yourselves (bathe your whole body)” [al-Maa’idah 5:6]. Allaah did not mention anything apart from that. If a person washes his entire body once, then it is true to say that he has purified himself. End quote.

As for the complete form, it is as follows

1. Form the intention in the heart to purify oneself from major impurity: janaabah (impurity following sexual discharge), menses or nifaas (postpartum bleeding).

2. Then say Bismillah and wash the hands three times, then wash any dirt from the private part.

3. Then do wudoo’ as for prayer, a complete wudoo’.

4. Then pour water over the head three times, and rub the hair so that the water reaches the roots of the hair.

5. Then wash the body, making sure that the water reaches all parts, starting with the right side of the body and then the left, and rubbing it with the hands so that the water reaches the entire body.

The evidence for this mustahabb form of ghusl is:

It was narrated that ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: When the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) did ghusl for janaabah, he would wash his hands and do wudoo’ as for prayer, then he would wash himself, then he would run his fingers through his hair, then when he thought that it [the water] had reached his skin, he would pour water over it [the head] three times, then he would wash the rest of his body.

Narrated by al-Bukhaari (248) and Muslim (316).

And it was narrated that she (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: When the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) did ghusl from janaabah, he would call for something like a vessel used for milking and take water in his palm. He started with the right side of his head, then the left, then he took water in both palms and poured it all over his head.

Narrated by al-Bukhaari (258) and Muslim (318).

See also the answer to question number 10790.

One of the important rulings concerning this matter is that ghusl for major impurity takes the place of wudoo’, so the person who has done ghusl, whether the complete or the acceptable form, does not have to repeat wudoo', unless he does something that invalidates purity whilst doing ghusl.
http://islamqa.com/en/ref/82344/ghusl%20for%20menses
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Hamza Asadullah
11-17-2009, 11:46 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by AnonymousGender
What is the proper way for a Muslim woman to preform ghusul after her menstrual cycle? I have heard many different ways and I want to know the proper way to purify myself.

I am a sunni Muslim.
Asalaamu Alaikum Wr Wb,

TAHARAT (CLEANLINESS) NIYYAT OF Ghusl (Bath)

TO MAKE THE NIYYAT FOR GHUSL IS SUNNAT. One should make the intention of becoming PAAK (clean) from that HADAS (impurity) which he wishes to get himself clean from, e.g.
I AM MAKING GHUSL TO BECOME CLEAN (PAAK) FROM JANAABAT

Hadase Akbar: NEED OF COMPULSORY BATH.

FARAAID (Compulsory Acts) OF GHUSL

There are three farz in ghusl.

1.Passing water into and out of the mouth, i.e. GARGLING.
2. Putting water into the NOSTRILS.
3. Passing water over the entire body.

Note: if any of the FARAAID are left out or a HAIRS BREADTH place is left dry the Ghusl will be INCOMPLETE.

There are five sunnats in ghusl.

1. Washing hands upto the wrists.
2. Washing the private parts and the parts over which uncleanliness is found.
3. Niyyat of washing off Hukmi Najaasat.
4. Making Wudhu before washing the body.
5. Then passing water over the whole body thrice.

Rules whilst making ghusl

1. Ghusl should be made in a place of total privacy.
2. One should not face the Qibla whilst making Ghusl.
3. Ghusl may be performed standing or seated, preferably seated.
4. Use sufficient water. Do not skimp nor be wasteful.
5. Abstain from speaking whilst performing Ghusl.
6. It is better not to read any Kalimah or Aayah while bathing. Before performing Ghusl one should make
7.Niyyah (intention) thus: I am performing Ghusl to become PAAK.
8. Without Niyyah there is no SAWAAB (reward) although Ghusl will be valid.

Procedure For Performing GHUSL

1. Wash both hands including the wrists.
2. Wash the private parts. The hands and private parts should be washed even if one is not in the state of JANAABAT or NAJAASAT.
3. If there is NAJAASAT elsewhere on the body, it should now be washed off.
4. Perform Wudhu. If one is making Ghusl on a stool or platform where water will rapidly flow away, then perform the complete Wudhu. If there is a fear of the feet being dipped in waste water during the Ghusl then postpone the washing of the feet to the end of the Ghusl. Ensure that the mouth and nostrils are thoroughly rinsed THRICE.
5. After performing Wudhu pour water over the head thrice.
6. Thereafter pour water thrice over the right shoulder and thrice over the left shoulder.
7. Then pour water over the entire body and rub.
8. If the hair of the head is not plaited, it is compulsory to wet all the hair upto the very base.

If a single hair is left DRY, Ghusl will NOT be VALID.
If the hair of a woman are plaited, she is excused from loosening her plaited hair but it is COMPULSORY for her to wet the base of each and every hair, If she fails to do so then the Ghusl will NOT be VALID.
As for men who grow long hair and plait them, they are NOT EXCUSED from leaving their hair DRY.
If a woman experiences difficulty or is unable to wet the very bottom of her plaited hair, then it is necessary for her to unplait her hair and wash her entire hair.
9. It is MUSTAHAB (preferable) to clean the body by rubbing it.
All parts of the body should be rubbed with the hands to ensure that water has reached all parts of the body and no portion is left dry.
10. Rings, earrings, etc. should be removed to ensure that no portion covered by them is left dry. Ensure that the navel and ears are all wet. If they are not wet Ghusl will be incomplete.
11. On completion one should confine oneself to a clean place. If, while performing Wudhu the feet had been washed, it is not necessary to wash them again. Dry the body with a clean towel and dress as hastily as possible.
12. If after Ghusl one recalls that a certain portion of the body is left dry.
It is not necessary to repeat the Ghusl. Merely wash the dry portion.
It is not sufficient to pass a wet hand over the dry place. If one has forgotten to rinse the mouth or the nostrils, these too must be rinsed when recalled after Ghusl has been performed.
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MASAA-IL PERTAINING TO GHUSL

1. It is permissible to leave the head dry and wash the rest of the body if it is harmful to apply water to the head due to some sickness or ailment. However, once the person is cured of his sickness, it is wajib to wash the head. Water has to flow over it.
2. Make haste in covering the body. One should not delay in wearing one's clothes after completing the Ghusl. The Shar'iah emphasises this so much that if the feet have not been washed as yet, then first put on the clothes and thereafter wash the feet.
3. It is not necessary to remove the ointment from a cut or wound during Ghusl. Just pour water over it.
4. After Ghusl, Wudhu should not be made to perform Salaat or for any other Ibaadat since the Ghusl is sufficient.

It is preferable to cut the nails of the fingers and toes as well as remove the hair from under the armpits and below the navel before taking a bath. If one is in the state of Hadase Akbar or Janaabat then it is not permissible to remove, cut or break any nails or hair from any part of the body. Unwanted hair should preferably be removed once a week. If this is not possible then every second week. Care should be taken that it is not left for more than 40 days. Beyond 40 days the neglecter will be guilty of sin.

Note: It is compulsory for a person who is in the state of Janaabat (impurity) to perform Ghusl.
It is also compulsory for a woman to have a bath after Haidh and Nifaas.

Haidh: the female monthly period of menstruation. The maximum period is of ten days.
Nifaas: the blood which flows after childbirth. The maximum period is forty days.

SEQUENCE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CLIPPING OF THE FINGER AND TOE NAILS

Pairing of the fingernails should begin at the SHAHAADAT finger (index finger of the right hand). The nails of the balance three fingers (of the right hand) should be clipped next in order. Thereafter continue with the small finger of the left hand and complete the remaining fingers and thumb in sequence. Lastly, clip the nail of the right thumb. Clipping of the toenails should begin at the small toe of the RIGHT foot and end at the small toe of the LEFT foot in order.
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