No, ghusl is not complete if water cannot reach all parts of your body, including under your nails. Nail polish or other coatings create a barrier, preventing proper cleansing.
Understanding Ghusl and the Importance of Thorough Cleansing
Ghusl, the ritual bath in Islam, requires the complete washing of the entire body. This necessitates ensuring that water reaches every part of the skin. The presence of nail polish or other impermeable coatings on the nails prevents water from reaching the skin underneath, rendering the ghusl incomplete.
Multiple sources confirm this:
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Reference 1 & 2: Explicitly state that ghusl is incomplete if all parts of the body are not wet, including under the nails. Removing nail polish and washing the nails is required to complete the ghusl.
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Reference 7 & 8: Discuss the necessity of water reaching the nails for a valid ghusl. If a barrier, like nail polish, prevents this, the ghusl needs to be redone after removing the barrier.
What to Do If You've Already Performed Ghusl With Nail Polish On:
If you've already performed ghusl with nail polish on, simply remove the polish and thoroughly wash your nails. You do not need to repeat the entire ghusl process; just cleanse the areas where the water was previously blocked. (See Reference 1 & 2).
Practical Implications:
- Before Ghusl: Remove nail polish or any other coatings before performing ghusl to ensure complete cleansing.
- After Ghusl: If you notice nail polish after performing ghusl, remove it and wash your nails to complete the ritual.
