How to Perform Ghusl?

Ghusl is a full body purification performed by Muslims. Here's a step-by-step guide based on common practices and the provided reference:

Steps of Performing Ghusl

The following details the typical steps involved in performing ghusl. Note that specific details might vary slightly based on different interpretations and schools of thought.

1. Intention (Niyyah): Before starting, make the sincere intention in your heart to perform ghusl for the sake of Allah. This intention doesn't need to be verbalized.

2. Washing Hands: Begin by washing both hands up to the elbows, ensuring cleanliness.

3. Cleaning Private Parts: Thoroughly wash the private parts and remove any dirt or filth from the body, using your left hand. Be sure to cleanse the area well.

4. Performing Wudu (Ablution): Perform a complete wudu (ablution) as you would before prayer. This includes washing the face, arms, wiping the head and washing the feet. You can postpone washing your feet to the end of the Ghusl.

5. Washing the Head: Pour water over the head three times, making sure the water reaches the roots of the hair. Rub the hair to ensure complete saturation.

6. Washing the Right Side: Pour water over the entire right side of the body, from head to toe, ensuring that all parts are thoroughly wet.

7. Washing the Left Side: Repeat the process on the entire left side of the body, making sure all parts are thoroughly wet.

8. Ensuring Complete Coverage: Make sure that water reaches every part of your body, including the armpits, ears, naval and between the fingers and toes.

9. Completing Wudu (if feet were not washed earlier): If you postponed washing your feet during the Wudu in step 4, wash your feet now.

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