What is the ruling on the Friday bath?
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The Shaykh : Very well.
The questioner : Is the Friday bath obligatory, such that one who leaves it off commits a sin, or is it a recommended practice?
The Shaykh : The Friday bath?
The questioner : Is the Friday bath obligatory or a recommended practice?
The Shaykh : All right, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Riyad as-Salihin 1152 Is that sufficient for an answer, or is it not?
The questioner : It is sufficient.
The Shaykh : Is it finished?
The mu'adhdhin called the adhan. Glory be to You, O Allah, our Lord, and praise be to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance. Until next Thursday, if Allah wills.
The questioner : Is the Friday bath obligatory, such that one who leaves it off commits a sin, or is it a recommended practice?
The Shaykh : The Friday bath?
The questioner : Is the Friday bath obligatory or a recommended practice?
The Shaykh : All right, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Taking a bath (before coming to Friday prayers) is obligatory on every adult.
غسل الجمعة واجب على كلّ محتلمThe questioner : It is sufficient.
The Shaykh : Is it finished?
The mu'adhdhin called the adhan. Glory be to You, O Allah, our Lord, and praise be to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance. Until next Thursday, if Allah wills.