How to Perform the Ritual Bath for Friday Prayer, Major Ritual Impurity, and the Two Festivals
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Question:
The questioner says: O Shaykh, when I want to perform the ritual bath for major ritual impurity, or for Friday prayer, or for the prayer of the two festivals, I always start by washing from the navel to the knee with soap. Then, after that, I make the intention for the ritual bath and begin it with water only. Is my practice correct?
Answer:
It is sufficient, there is nothing wrong with it, but there is no need for soap; water is sufficient. If you use soap, there is nothing wrong with it, but you must wash off this soap with water. Pour water over it until it is removed, until the water reaches the skin, until the soap is gone. You must cover the thighs, the navel, what is below the navel, and the entire private area with water for major ritual impurity. Likewise, for the Friday bath, so that you attain the recommended practice. Yes.
The questioner says: O Shaykh, when I want to perform the ritual bath for major ritual impurity, or for Friday prayer, or for the prayer of the two festivals, I always start by washing from the navel to the knee with soap. Then, after that, I make the intention for the ritual bath and begin it with water only. Is my practice correct?
Answer:
It is sufficient, there is nothing wrong with it, but there is no need for soap; water is sufficient. If you use soap, there is nothing wrong with it, but you must wash off this soap with water. Pour water over it until it is removed, until the water reaches the skin, until the soap is gone. You must cover the thighs, the navel, what is below the navel, and the entire private area with water for major ritual impurity. Likewise, for the Friday bath, so that you attain the recommended practice. Yes.
Source
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