What is the ruling on saying the basmalah when performing ghusl?
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The questioner : The ruling on saying the basmalah when performing ghusl is that ghusl includes wudu'.
The Shaykh : Yes, if he does not intend to perform wudu', he must say the basmalah so that the ghusl takes the place of the wudu'.
The questioner : Yes, and regarding the fact that, Shaykh, you once said that if one is naked, he cannot remember Allah.
The Shaykh : This is not a problem; this is another issue.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : The solution to the question is: when does he say the basmalah? Before he undresses. This is not a problem.
The questioner : Glory be to Allah.
The Shaykh : Yes, if he does not intend to perform wudu', he must say the basmalah so that the ghusl takes the place of the wudu'.
The questioner : Yes, and regarding the fact that, Shaykh, you once said that if one is naked, he cannot remember Allah.
The Shaykh : This is not a problem; this is another issue.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : The solution to the question is: when does he say the basmalah? Before he undresses. This is not a problem.
The questioner : Glory be to Allah.
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