Ghusal ke Faraiz aur Tarika (for Male / Female)

The faraiz (obligatory acts) of Ghusal (Islamic ritual washing) include three main components as per Islamic teachings:

1. 1. Kulli Karna (Complete Washing): This involves washing the entire body thoroughly.

   2. Naak Mein Pani Chadhana (Rinsing the Nose): It is essential to rinse the nose with water during Ghusal.

   3. Tamam Zahir Badan Par Pani Bahana (Water Should Flow Over the Entire Body): Water must flow over the entire visible body during the ritual washing.

Ghusal ka Tarika for Male

For males, the process of Ghusal is as follows:

• • Make Niyyat (intention) for Ghusal.

  • Perform wudu (ablution) as usual.

  • 3 times, pour water over the head, as well as the roots of the hair.

  • Wash the entire body, starting from the right side and then the left side.

  • Rinse the nose and mouth.

For men, it is not necessary to remove body hair or use musk or perfume during Ghusal. The water should reach all parts of the body, and it is not necessary to place the hands over the body parts to flow the water over it. In the case of forgetting to perform Ghusl Janabat, it is necessary to perform Ghusl Janaba and fulfill the Qadha of the prayers that were offered without Ghusl.

Ghusal ka Tarika for Female

The method of performing Ghusal for females is similar to that of males, with a few exceptions. The following is a step-by-step guide to performing Ghusal for females:

• • Make the intention to perform Ghusal in your heart (not verbally) and say Bismillah.

  • Wash the private parts of the body by washing off the impurities.

  • Perform wudu (ablution) as usual.

  • 3 times, pour water over the head by ensuring the water reaches the roots of the hair.

  • Saturate the remainder of the body with water.

  • Wash the feet, including the ankles, thoroughly.

  • If performing Ghusl after menstruation, wipe the private parts with a piece of cloth scented with musk three times.

The Significance of Ghusal in Islam

Ghusal is a significant ritual in Islam that is mandatory for various rituals and for Muslims after sexual intercourse, before Friday prayer and prayers for Islamic holidays, before entering the ihram in preparation for Hajj, after losing consciousness, and after formally converting. The significance of ghusal in Islam is deeply personal and spiritually significant. Ghusal is mandatory for seven causes, including after sexual intercourse/ejaculation, following menstruation, after lochia, for irregular bleeding, after touching a dead body, and following a vow or oath to perform it. 

The Process of Ghusal 

The process of ghusal involves washing the entire body, including the hair and the skin under it, and requires clean, odourless water that has not been used for a previous ritual. To ensure that every part has been thoroughly washed, comb the hair with the fingers to ensure that the water reaches the hair-roots, and do istibra’ (urinating) before ghusl janabat. It symbolizes inner cleansing and reconnection with Allah, beginning with intention and Bismillah, and is a spiritual journey that ensures physical and spiritual renewal, enabling Muslims to maintain ritual purity for prayers and daily life.