Bath (Gusol)

What is Bath (Gusol) and why do we do it?

In the Islamic law washing the whole body properly is called Gusol (bath). We do Gusol (bath) to become clean because we need to be clean when we recite by touching the Holy Quran or when we pray (Salah)

How many Fardh in Bath (Gusol) and what are they?

There are 3 Fardh in Bath (Gusol)

1. Rinsing mouth by gargling,

2. Washing nostrils properly,

3. Washing the whole body properly

Niyyah (intention) for Bath (Gusol)

Pronunciation: “Nawaitul gusla liraf’il janaabah”.

Meaning: Oh Allah, I am washing my body to get rid of all sorts of impurities.

How to do Gusol (bath)?

1. First you read the Niyyah (Intention).

2. Then you wash both hands up to your wrist 3 times.

3. After that, if there is any dirt in your clothes or in your body then you should wash it away.

4. Next you perform Wudu (but wash your feet after completing bath).

5. Then you pour water over your right shoulder 3 times then do the same to your left shoulder.

6. After that you pour water on your head 3 times and also 3 times on the whole of your body properly.

7. Every time you pour water on your body, you should make sure that you get rid of dirt properly.

8. You should always make sure that when you are having a bath the whole of your body is wet and making sure that not a single hair of body remains dry.

9. Lastly you wash your feet; you should wash between your toes making sure that they are wet.

Note: If these instructions are not followed as stated above or any parts of your body are left dry then it will mean that the Gusol is not done properly.