The Ruling on Ghusl Before Ihram
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Question:
In his second question, this questioner says: “Your Eminence, the Shaykh: Is it obligatory for the one in ihram to perform ghusl before entering the state of ihram for Hajj or 'Umrah?”
Answer:
Performing ghusl is a recommended practice (sunnah); it is a recommended practice to perform ghusl before entering ihram, and it is not obligatory. If one enters ihram without performing ghusl, there is no blame on him. However, it was reported that he (peace and blessings be upon him) performed ghusl when entering ihram, and that performing ghusl when entering ihram is part of the recommended practice (sunnah). This is what is best. Yes.
In his second question, this questioner says: “Your Eminence, the Shaykh: Is it obligatory for the one in ihram to perform ghusl before entering the state of ihram for Hajj or 'Umrah?”
Answer:
Performing ghusl is a recommended practice (sunnah); it is a recommended practice to perform ghusl before entering ihram, and it is not obligatory. If one enters ihram without performing ghusl, there is no blame on him. However, it was reported that he (peace and blessings be upon him) performed ghusl when entering ihram, and that performing ghusl when entering ihram is part of the recommended practice (sunnah). This is what is best. Yes.
Source
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