Is the full ritual bath obligatory for one who enters Islam?

Question:
Among the questions we received is one that asks: Is the full ritual bath obligatory for a new Muslim who has recently embraced Islam?

Answer:
It is not obligatory for him to do so; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not order every person who embraced Islam to take a full ritual bath. It is not obligatory for him, except if he is in a state of major ritual impurity, in which case he takes the full ritual bath. Yes.