Purification (Taharah)
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الغسل الكبير
Ghusl: The Major Purification
Ghusl: The Major Purification
When ghusl is required, the steps of performing it, and cleaning clothing.
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4 objectives
5 questions
Learning objectives
- List the situations that require ghusl
- Explain the steps of ghusl in order
- Explain cleaning the body and clothing
- Know the difference between ghusl and wudu
Lesson
Ghusl is a complete washing of the body to cleanse it of major impurities. The steps of the hanub include urination, menstruation, childbirth, conversion to Islam, and fasting with a member. The phases of hanub are: 1) say the name of the person, 2) wash the hands, 3) wash the face or use iodine, 4) wash the mouth and nose, 5) wash one's head, 6) wash the whole body, including the throat and nose. Cleanliness on the outside reflects cleanliness inside.
Arabic text
إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
Source: Sahih Muslim 331 and Sahih al-Bukhari 248
Key terms
Full bath
Ghusl
Washing the whole body
Major purification
Taharah Kubra
The complete state of purity that requires ghusl
Cleaning after the toilet
Istinja
Cleaning the private parts with water or something clean
Clothing
Thawb
Clean and proper clothing
Purification
Taharah
Removing impurity from the body
Comprehension quiz
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1
What requires ghusl?
2
What completes a ghusl?
3
What does ghusl mean?
4
What is the difference between ghusl and wudu?
5
Besides the body, what must also be kept clean?