The Description of the Ghusl for Friday
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Q83: The questioner asks: What is the ruling on taking a ghusl on Friday? What is its description? And is it necessary to take a ghusl on Friday?
A83: Taking a ghusl on Friday is a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah). Some scholars consider it obligatory, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Jami` at-Tirmidhi 492Sahih (Darussalam). He also said (peace and blessings be upon him): Riyad as-Salihin 1152 However, this is for the sake of recommendation, as evidenced by his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): Jami` at-Tirmidhi 497Hasan (Darussalam) Its description is to cover one's entire body with water, washing the whole body with water.
A83: Taking a ghusl on Friday is a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah). Some scholars consider it obligatory, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Whoever comes on Friday, then let him perform Ghusl.
من أتى الجمعة فليغتسلTaking a bath (before coming to Friday prayers) is obligatory on every adult.
غسل الجمعة واجب على كل محتلمWhoever performs Wudu on Friday, then he will receive the blessing, and whoever performs Ghusl then Ghusl is more virtuous.
من توضأ يوم الجمعة فبها ونعمت، ومن اغتسل، فالغسل أفضل
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