Sexual Desire
Question :

Does temptation and the feeling of sexual desire towards a woman require ghusl of janaba?

Answer :

Ghusl does not become obligatory because of this.

How to Perform the Ghusl
Question :

How does one perform Ghusl?

Answer :

While you form the intention of ghusl, with the aim of seeking closeness to Almighty Allah, one should wash his whole body but should start by pouring water over the head, and then wash the rest of the body. You can also perform ghusl by placing your entire body under water at once while having the said intention.

Janabah During the Fast
Question :

If I am fasting and I slept and had ejaculated semen, what do I do so my prayers will not be invalid?

Answer :

You should perform the ghusl of janabah before you can pray, and the fast is not affected.

Release of Semen
Question :

I felt that I was about to ejaculate, but the discharge never happened, and the liquid did not come out. Will I have to do ghusl?

Answer :

Without the discharge of semen, ghusl is not obligatory.

Invalidators of Ghusl
Question :

What are the invalidators of ghusl?

Answer :

If the person performed the ghusl correctly, then he can have either a minor occurrence or a major occurrence. Minor occurrences are those things that break the wudhu, such as breaking wind or urinating. In such a situation, wudhu will be required to perform any prayers. If he had a major occurrence, like entering the state of janabah, then ghusl become obligatory in order to pray.

Passing Wind During Ghusl
Question :

If one passes wind or releases urine while performing ghusl, is it necessary to repeat the ghusl or is it in order?

Answer :

It is permissible to finish the ghusl, although it is better to repeat it, and he should perform the wudhu before offering the prayer.

Not Performing Ghusl
Question :

If a person didn’t know that he required ghusl for an act, will he have to repeat his prayers that he performed without the ghusl?

Answer :

He is obligated to make up all the prayers he performed without the proper taharah.

Release of Wet Discharge
Question :

Does a man have to perform ghusl of janabah after there is some wet discharge from arousal?

Answer :

A man is not required to perform the ghusl in the said cases, as semen has not been ejaculated.

Touch Male part and Semen with hands
Question :

Does the women have to do ghusl after touching her husband’s penis or semen?

Answer :

Merely touching the penis or semen of one’s husband does not obligate ghusl on the wife.

Discharge During Ghusl of Janabah
Question :

If a thick liquid is discharged during the course of ghusl of janabah, should I start ghusl from the beginning or continue with it?

Answer :

If the person during the state of janabah has urinated before the ghusl, then the release of the discharge does not affect his ghusl. If he did not urinate before performing the ghusl then there are two possibilities:
1. If he is sure that the mentioned released liquid is not associated with any traces of semen, then the ghusl is not affected and he can continue it.
2. If he doubts that it is associated with some traces of semen, then he should restart the ghusl.

Scarce Amount of Water
Question :

Is there a way you can do ghusl of janabah with scarce amount of water?

Answer :

Water usage can be reduced, as it is sufficient to wipe the body with water, and water does not have to be poured over the body.

Seminal discharge
Question :

If during ghusl of Janabah, you have a little bit more semen coming out, do you have to restart it or can you continue?

Answer :

Ghusl should be repeated from the beginning.

The Necessity of Ghusl
Question :

If one was unaware that ghusl was necessary because of janabah and was ignorant of being ignorant, and offered prayers in a state of janabah and later found out its obligation, is it obligatory on him to make up all of those prayers?

Answer :

Yes, he should repeat all the prayers that he offered during the state of janabah.

Najis Part of Ghusl
Question :

If after finishing ghusl, I remember that my leg was najis before I started ghusl, will I have to repeat the ghusl again completely? Is it sufficient to make only my leg tahir and wash that part only with the intention of ghusl?

Answer :

It is sufficient to purify your leg and wash it, with the intention of ghusl.

Washing the Head First
Question :

Is it obligatory to wash the head first, or can I just wash any part of the body first?

Answer :

You should start washing from the head, but you do not have to wash the head entirely first before washing the rest of the body.

Causes of Janabah
Question :

Does ghusl have to be performed when one touches someone else in the state of janabah without being in the state of janabah himself?

Answer :

No, touching somebody in the state of janabah is not a cause for janabah. One has to perform ghusl of janabah due to either sexual intercourse or release of semen, and not for any other reason.

Ghouls in Chlorine Water
Question :

Is it possible to perform ghusl in a pool having chlorine?

Answer :

If the percentage of chlorine is minimal in such a degree that the mixture is still called water without any qualifications, then it is permissible to perform ghusl with it.

Pre-Seminal Fluid
Question :

If Pre-ejaculatory fluid (also known as preseminal fluid, or Cowpers fluid) is passed with urine or otherwise, Does ghusl of Janabah become obligatory?

Answer :

Ghusl is not obligatory with the release of such a liquid.

Colorless Liquid
Question :

There is some kind of colorless liquid that is discharged from one's penis, which could possibly be semen; what are the signs of semen?

Answer :

The signs of semen are sexual excitement, forceful ejaculation and tepidity. If none of these signs is present - for a healthy human - then the discharge will not be considered to be semen. If the man was asleep during the discharge, then the two signs of sexual excitement and forceful ejaculation are sufficient to deem the discharged substance to be semen and najis. For somebody who is ill, such ejaculation with merely sexual excitement will be sufficient to regard it as semen.

Recommended Ghusl
Question :

Can I do obligatory and recommended ghusls all in one ghusl? Or should each one be separated from the other?

Answer :

Yes, you can join them together in one ghusl.