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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Starting with the right side in the ritual bath

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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, the past practice regarding the description of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is that after performing the ablution, he would pour water over his entire body. This seems to indicate that we should also start with the right side, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him)
Begin with your right side.ابدؤوا بمؤمنكم.


Answer:
Yes, it is recommended. It is recommended to start with the right side in the ritual bath, beginning with the right side and then the left side. This is recommended.
Source شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب التيمم — islamhouse.com (55:07)

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