Is the Friday bath obligatory for every person of pubertal age?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is the Friday bath obligatory for every person of pubertal age, whether male or female?
Answer:
It is not obligatory. Of course, the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) isRiyad as-Salihin 1152. The meaning of obligation here is emphasis; it is an emphasized obligation, meaning it is strongly emphasized. Ibn al-Qayyim says that if there are foul odors or sweat, he must bathe so as not to annoy the one praying. But if there are no foul odors and his sweat has no smell, then this bathing for Friday is a recommended practice. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is the Friday bath obligatory for every person of pubertal age, whether male or female?
Answer:
It is not obligatory. Of course, the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is
Taking a bath (before coming to Friday prayers) is obligatory on every adult.
غسل الجمعة واجب على كل محتلم
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 749- هل غسل الجمعة واجب على كل محتلم؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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