The Ruling on Bathing on Friday
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on taking a bath on Friday?
Answer:
The majority of scholars hold that it is recommended, specifically a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah muakkadah). Some scholars hold that it is obligatory. Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) says that there is a distinction here: if a person has sweat, body odor, or a foul smell, it is obligatory for him to take a bath to remove these things. If he has none of that, it is recommended for him, and taking a bath is recommended in his case.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: What is the ruling on taking a bath on Friday?
Answer:
The majority of scholars hold that it is recommended, specifically a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah muakkadah). Some scholars hold that it is obligatory. Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) says that there is a distinction here: if a person has sweat, body odor, or a foul smell, it is obligatory for him to take a bath to remove these things. If he has none of that, it is recommended for him, and taking a bath is recommended in his case.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1866- 4717] حكم الاغتسال يوم الجمعة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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