mandatory bathing

A complete guide to the proper procedure for performing the obligatory bath (ghusl) according to Islamic law. Discover the recitations for the intention of the junub (janabah) bath, the intention of the bath after menstruation and postpartum bleeding, and childbirth. Includes a discussion of the pillars of the bath, the order of washing the limbs, the Sunnah practices, and the differences between the obligatory bath for men and women.

Rules for Public Bathhouses (Hammam, Sauna, Gym) in Islam (Asna al-Matalib)

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A Muslim man in traditional robes stands at the entrance of a steamy, architecturally distinctive hammam, pausing for reflection and adab before entering.

Have you ever visited a hot spring, sauna, or shower room in a fitness center (gym)? In classical Islamic literature, places like these are known as Hammam. Although their function is to cleanse oneself, these places have their own set of rules that often escape our attention. Early scholars were very meticulous in discussing ethics … Read more