Steps on how to perform the purification bath (Ghusl/Jannabat) in Islam. *Rules Regarding Ghusl and Wet Dreams for Men and Women*

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*Rules Regarding Ghusl and Wet Dreams for Men and Women*

*Q u e s t i o n s:*

(1) I have learned that if a women who has reached puberty has an erotic dream and sees some discharge afterwards, she has to make Ghusl.

(2) If she sees discharge alone without remembering a dream, she would also have to take Ghusl. But if she remembers only the dream without seeing discharge, she doesn’t have to take Ghusl.

(3) What if a women constantly has discharge? How does she know when to take Ghusl and when not?

(4) Can u briefly explain the step by step way of performing Gusl Janabah according to Sunnah?

*R E S P O N S E*

بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم

*With regards to wet dreams, men and women have the similar rulings.*

*So, if a man or woman has a wet dream and he/she sees wetness/discharge they are obliged to make Ghusl, even if they are not certain the wetness is from an ejaculation/orgasm. In other words, even if he/she has constant discharge and suspects the wetness not to be sexual discharge, Ghusl is still obligatory if he/she recalls seeing a wet dream. The only exception is for a man when he knows that this discharge is wady – a thick white fluid which exits after urinating or carrying something heavy which is only present in men.*

 *If one doesn’t remember a wet dream and sees discharge, there are two rulings:*

*1- he/she must do Ghusl if he/she believes the discharge could be sexual fluid from an ejaculation/orgasm; i.e. the mere possibility of the discharge being sexual fluid is enough to make Ghusl necessary.*

*2- If he/she knows that the fluid is madhy, i.e. that which exists when aroused (or a man knows it is wady), then he/she does not have to do Ghusl.*

 *If there is no discharge, even if one remembers a wet dream, he/she is not obliged to do \Ghusl.. This is evident below:*

*Aisha (RA) said: The Messenger of Allaah, Sallallahu Alihi Wasalam, was asked about a man who notices some wetness but does not remember having a wet dream. He said, “He should do Ghusl.” He was asked about a man who thinks that he had an erotic dream but does not see any wetness. He said, “He does not have to do Ghusl.” Umm Salamah said, “O Messenger of Allah, does a woman have to do Ghusl if she sees something like that?” He said, “Yes, women are the twin halves of men.” (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)*

*Steps on how to perform the purification bath (Ghusl/Jannabat) in Islam*

*In Islam, purification is usually recommended after certain instances. Eg a Muslim is expected to purify him/herself after sexual intercourse or stimulation, menstrual period, wet dreams just to name a few.*

*However, before performing Ghusl one MUST NOT make VERBAL intention (Niyyah).. Leave the intention inside your mind.*

*Ghusl can be performed while standing or seated, but preferably seated.. One should abstain from speaking while performing Ghusl and use sufficient water. It is preferred for one not to recite any Kalimah or Aayah while bathing.. Above all, one should be aware of the following rules whilst performing Jannabat:*

*(1). Wash both hands up to the wrists thoroughly.*

*(2). Wash the private parts thoroughly.*

*(3). If there is Najaasat elsewhere on the body, it should now be washed off.*

*(4). Perform Wudhu (according to Sunnah).*

*(5). After performing Wudhu, pour water over the head (3times)*

*(6). Then pour water 3 times over right shoulder and do the same goes for the left shoulder.*

*(7). Then pour water over the entire body and rub thoroughly. On the head, if the hair is not plaited, it is obligatory to wet the hair to its root. Thus, if a single hair is left out, Ghusl will not be valid. On the other hand, if the hair of a woman is plaited, she is not obliged to loose her plaited hair but it is obligatory for her to wet the root of each and every hair. Failure to do so will render Ghusl invalid. However, if a woman experiences difficulty or is unable to wet up to the root of her plaited hair, then it is preferred for her to undo her hair and wash her entire head.*

*(8). Every part of the body should be rubbed thoroughly with the hand to make sure that no portion is left dry.. One is advised to take off all rings and earrings, etc, this is to make sure that no portion covered by them is left dry,, except if they are not tight to the part.. Ensure that the navel and the ears are all wetted. If they are not wet Jannabat will be incomplete.*

 *However, upon completion of Ghusl, if one recalls that a certain portion of the body is left dry, it is not necessary to repeat the Ghusl but wash the dry portion accordingly. Also, if one forgets to wash the mouth or nostrils, it is preferred that the two be rinsed when recalled after performing Ghusl*

 *It is also permissible to jump into the river with the intention of bathing Janabah,, wash every part of the body and come out.*

*And Allah knows best.*

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