Does the removal of the minor state of ritual impurity occur with the removal of the major state of ritual impurity in the case of taking a full ritual bath, and what are the obligatory and recommended full ritual baths?
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The questioner : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
May Allah reward you: I took a full ritual bath for an obligatory bath, a recommended practice bath, and a recommended bath. Does the minor state of ritual impurity get removed when the major state of ritual impurity is removed, or is the intention obligatory?
The Shaykh : The correct view is that the minor state of ritual impurity is removed by the intention to remove the major state of ritual impurity. That is, if a person is in a state of major ritual impurity and intends to take a full ritual bath to remove that state, his minor and major states of ritual impurity are both removed. This is because Allah the Exalted said in the Qur'an:[Al-Ma'idah 5:6] However, one must rinse the mouth or sniff water, because the mouth and nose are included in what is obligatory to wash, which is the face. But you mentioned in your question a recommended practice bath and a recommended bath, is that right?
The questioner : Yes, that is right.
The Shaykh : Or did you say two baths: a bath for ritual impurity, an obligatory bath, and a recommended bath?
The questioner : A recommended practice and a recommended act.
The Shaykh : Yes, and what is the difference between a recommended practice and a recommended act?
The questioner : The recommended practice is the Friday bath... and the recommended act is purification.
The Shaykh : No, cleanliness and hygiene are not considered a recommended act.
The questioner : Is it not a recommended practice?
The Shaykh : It is not a recommended practice in the sense of the bath itself, but generally, cleanliness is recommended without a doubt. As for the Friday bath, the stronger position is that it is obligatory and that it is not permissible for a person to leave it except for an excuse, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family):Riyad as-Salihin 1152 So the bath is thus divided into three categories: obligatory due to ritual impurity, obligatory for Friday, and a recommended practice. The obligatory one due to ritual impurity is well known; it occurs due to major ritual impurity, menstruation, or post-natal bleeding. The obligatory one for Friday is also obligatory for whoever attends the Friday prayer to take a full ritual bath. As for the recommended practice, it is when a person faints and then regains consciousness; it is a recommended practice for him to take a full ritual bath. Likewise, the Friday bath, according to the opinion of the majority of scholars, is a recommended practice and not obligatory. Yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : Please go ahead.
The questioner : O Shaykh, what is your opinion about...
The Shaykh : No, from those here, there is no question except in order.
The questioner : This is in order, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Is it your turn?
The questioner : Yes, take turns.
The Shaykh : It will reach you, if Allah wills.
May Allah reward you: I took a full ritual bath for an obligatory bath, a recommended practice bath, and a recommended bath. Does the minor state of ritual impurity get removed when the major state of ritual impurity is removed, or is the intention obligatory?
The Shaykh : The correct view is that the minor state of ritual impurity is removed by the intention to remove the major state of ritual impurity. That is, if a person is in a state of major ritual impurity and intends to take a full ritual bath to remove that state, his minor and major states of ritual impurity are both removed. This is because Allah the Exalted said in the Qur'an:
And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves
وإن كنتم جنبًا فاطهرواThe questioner : Yes, that is right.
The Shaykh : Or did you say two baths: a bath for ritual impurity, an obligatory bath, and a recommended bath?
The questioner : A recommended practice and a recommended act.
The Shaykh : Yes, and what is the difference between a recommended practice and a recommended act?
The questioner : The recommended practice is the Friday bath... and the recommended act is purification.
The Shaykh : No, cleanliness and hygiene are not considered a recommended act.
The questioner : Is it not a recommended practice?
The Shaykh : It is not a recommended practice in the sense of the bath itself, but generally, cleanliness is recommended without a doubt. As for the Friday bath, the stronger position is that it is obligatory and that it is not permissible for a person to leave it except for an excuse, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family):
Taking a bath (before coming to Friday prayers) is obligatory on every adult.
غسل الجمعة واجب على كل محتلمThe questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : Please go ahead.
The questioner : O Shaykh, what is your opinion about...
The Shaykh : No, from those here, there is no question except in order.
The questioner : This is in order, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Is it your turn?
The questioner : Yes, take turns.
The Shaykh : It will reach you, if Allah wills.