The Ghusl of Friday.

Question:
When does the ghusl that suffices for Friday begin? And what is the meaning of the statement that the ghusl on Friday is obligatory for every pubescent person?

Answer:
Answer: The ghusl on Friday is recommended (mustahabb) according to the consensus of the scholars, and it is also emphasized. It is particularly emphasized when one goes to the Friday prayer, so that he cleans himself and prepares for the Friday prayer with the Muslims, and so that any unpleasant odors or sweat on him are removed. He should perform ghusl, clean himself, apply perfume, and wear his best clothes. This is recommended, or these actions are recommended on this day, because it is a great day and a great gathering for the Muslims, so he should prepare for it. As for his statement (peace and blessings be upon him), “The ghusl on Friday is obligatory for every pubescent person,” the meaning of “obligatory” here is that it is emphasized, not that it is a prescribed obligation (fard). Rather, the meaning of obligation here is emphasis, as evidenced by his statement (peace and blessings be upon him) in another hadith: “Whoever performs wudu on Friday, that is sufficient and good, but whoever performs ghusl, the ghusl is better.”