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The ruling on washing the head in the full ritual bath after sexual intercourse

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Question:
The sister asking says: Is it obligatory for a woman to wash her head after sexual intercourse, or only the rest of her body?

Answer:
It is obligatory for her to wash her head and her entire body, covering her whole body with water. First, she cleans herself after relieving herself, then performs the ablution for prayer, then washes her head and ensures water reaches it, then pours water over the rest of her body, whether from major ritual impurity, menstruation, or post-natal bleeding. She covers her body with water. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/271 — archive.org (16:42)

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