The ritual bath for a woman, her husband, and the number of times the bath is performed
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The questioner:
Shaykh, is it not taken from Aisha’s statement, “If I were to face my situation again, I would say that a woman washes her husband”?
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in its permissibility. It is a recommended practice based on the legislation of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes. It is an obligatory duty that must be done; the Messenger said, “Wash her.” However, the obligation is to wash her once, and repeating it is recommended if there is a need for it. But the minimum is three times, even if the need is less; three times is purer and better. If there is dirt that requires more than that,
Shaykh, is it not taken from Aisha’s statement, “If I were to face my situation again, I would say that a woman washes her husband”?
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in its permissibility. It is a recommended practice based on the legislation of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes. It is an obligatory duty that must be done; the Messenger said, “Wash her.” However, the obligation is to wash her once, and repeating it is recommended if there is a need for it. But the minimum is three times, even if the need is less; three times is purer and better. If there is dirt that requires more than that,
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، بداية من حديث : لما توفي عبد الله بن أُبَي جاء ابنه — islamhouse.com (4:20)
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