Wudu (وضوء) and Ghusl (غسل)

Wudu (وضوء) and Ghusl (غسل) are essential purification rituals in Islam. As a new Muslim, understanding when and how to perform them is important for your prayers and daily worship.

1. Wudu (Ablution) – For Minor Impurities

Wudu is required before performing Salah (prayer) if you lose your state of purity due to things like:

• Using the toilet

• Passing gas

• Sleeping deeply

• Touching private parts without a barrier

• Losing consciousness

How to Perform Wudu

1. Intention (Niyyah) – Internally intend that you are performing wudu for purification.

2. Say “Bismillah” (In the name of Allah).

3. Wash Hands – Three times, up to the wrists.

4. Rinse Mouth – Three times, swishing water inside.

5. Rinse Nose – Three times, inhaling water and blowing it out.

6. Wash Face – Three times, from forehead to chin and ear to ear.

7. Wash Arms – Three times, from fingers to elbows, starting with the right arm.

8. Wipe Head (Masah) – Once, using wet hands to wipe over the head.

9. Wipe Ears – Once, using index fingers inside and thumbs outside.

10. Wash Feet – Three times, including between toes, starting with the right foot.

11. Say the Shahada – "Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasooluh" (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His servant and messenger).

💡 Your wudu is broken if you:

• Use the toilet

• Pass wind

• Sleep deeply

• Bleed significantly

• Vomit a lot

2. Ghusl (Full Body Purification) – For Major Impurities

Ghusl is required in cases like:

• After sexual relations

• After ejaculation (wet dream, etc.)

• After menstruation or postnatal bleeding

• When accepting Islam as a new Muslim (recommended)

How to Perform Ghusl

1. Intention (Niyyah) – Internally intend to purify yourself.

2. Say "Bismillah"

3. Wash Hands – Three times.

4. Wash Private Parts – Remove any impurity using the left hand.

5. Perform Wudu – Just like normal wudu.

6. Pour Water Over Head – Three times, ensuring it reaches the scalp.

7. Wash Whole Body – Start with the right side, then the left. Ensure water reaches all areas, including underarms, between fingers, and toes.

After completing ghusl, you are in a state of purity and can perform salah.

💡 Tips for a New Muslim:

• Wudu is needed for each prayer if it breaks.

• Ghusl is needed only after major impurities.

• Always start with intention and say Bismillah.

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